Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jun 9
Chelsea's Palmer, Joao Pedro Appear in Madonna's 14-Minute Film as Both Miss 2026 World Cup
Updated
Updated · BBC.com · Jun 9

Chelsea's Palmer, Joao Pedro Appear in Madonna's 14-Minute Film as Both Miss 2026 World Cup

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 9

Summary

  • Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro make a surprise cameo about six minutes into Madonna's 14-minute promotional film, unveiled at Tribeca on Friday and uploaded to YouTube on Monday.
  • The Chelsea forwards were left out of the 2026 World Cup squads — Palmer from England's 26-man group after an injury-hit season, and Joao Pedro from Brazil despite scoring 20 goals in his first Chelsea campaign.
  • Benedict Cumberbatch also appears in the film, which promotes Madonna's new album, "Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II," due for release on 3 July.
  • Madonna has become a visible Chelsea supporter, attending matches at Stamford Bridge and appearing last month in the club's 2026-27 home-kit launch.

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