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Dave Clark

Who are Village People and why are they performing at the World Cup draw?

Donald Trump World Cup Robbie Williams

The highly anticipated draw for next year's expanded football World Cup is taking place in Washington DC.
Supermodel Heidi Klum, comedian Kevin Hart, and actor Danny Ramirez host the event at the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts.
Musical performances are confirmed from Andrea Bocelli, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and Village People, a favourite of President Trump’s, also scheduled to perform.
The Village People are an American pop group known for their stand-out costumes and catchy lyrics.
The event will be broadcast live on FIFA’s official website and BBC Two from 5pm on Friday, offering a first glimpse into the expanded global football spectacle.

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