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No love for the World Cup half time show... the three hour wait to get into the stadium was more entertaining

The inaugural World Cup half time show took place during the Spain vs Argentina final at the New York New Jersey Stadium

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The Inaugural World Cup Halftime Was Too Crowded To Be Effective—But I Still Kind of Liked It

Madonna, BTS and more co-headlined an inaugural World Cup halftime show that took a maximalist approach to spectacle.

Sports Illustrated

“Utter Garbage”: FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Divides Billions As Fans Brand It A “Disaster”

“The football final is not a concert. This was ridiculous. There's already enough money in the pocket; there's no need to put on these shows," wrote one user,

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IShowSpeed’s wild reaction to BTS steals attention during FIFA World Cup Final halftime show

A viral X post from @solmerv showed IShowSpeed’s energetic reaction as BTS performed “Dynamite” during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show. The streamer jumped, danced and shouted with excitement inside MetLife Stadium. The clip delighted ARMYs, especially after Speed had recently revealed BTS is his favourite K-pop group,…

The Times of India

Madonna, Shakira and Ted Lasso appear in first World Cup half-time show

The 11-minute performance on Sunday also saw Justin Bieber step on to the pitch along with Burna Boy and Korean pop group BTS.

Evening Standard

Madonna leads star-studded extravaganza at World Cup halftime show with Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy

Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy led a smooth halftime show

Evening Standard

Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’

The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo

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Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show

EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted Lasso" actors in a spectacular first-ever World Cup final halftime show on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

BTS, Madonna and Muppets take World Cup stage in Super Bowl style halftime show

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The Independent UK

World Cup Final Halftime Show: Start Time, Performers And How To Watch In The US And UK

The World Cup Final will feature its first-ever halftime show with performances by BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Shakira, marking a historic shift in football entertainment.

International Business Times UK

FIFA's $100M Halftime Show Already Draws Backlash: Fans Slam 11-Minute Madonna-BTS-Bieber Set

BTS, Madonna, and Shakira will headline FIFA's first World Cup final halftime show on 19 July, marking a historic crossover between football and pop culture.

International Business Times UK

How to Watch the World Cup 2026 final halftime show: Free Live Streams, TV Channels & Performers

Here's how to watch the halftime show at the FIFA World Cup 2026 final from anywhere, and potentially for free.

TechRadar

World Cup final: Trump booed, half-time show and everything but the football – as it happened

The World Cup got its first half-time show starring Shakira and BTS, as Donald Trump attended his first game of the tournament – with mixed results

The Guardian - US

The Cure’s Robert Smith slams Fifa and ‘small hand’ Trump over World Cup Halftime Show: ‘Argh!’

The first-of-its-kind halftime show will be overseen by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and features performances from Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira

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Fashion Times

What Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber Could Wear at FIFA's First World Cup Final Halftime Show

See what Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber could wear at FIFA's first World Cup Final halftime show, from stadium-ready performance fashion to cultural style influences.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show: Who is performing, how long will it last, and how much will Shakira and others be paid?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will feature a historic halftime show with global music icons. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official World Cup song, celebrating unity. The extensive lineup includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, and BTS, among others. Performers are not receiving a fixed fee but gain massive…

Euronews

The Cure’s Robert Smith lashes out at the World Cup halftime show

Not everyone is a fan of the upcoming World Cup final halftime show, with The Cure's Robert Smith posting his blunt but oddly poetic (considering the image) thoughts on FIFA's Super Bowl-style performance on Sunday.

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The full list of artists for the World Cup final half-time show

FIFA’s star-studded New Jersey extravaganza will be the first of its kind at the World Cup final

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International Business Times UK

BTS Release Normal MV Teaser After Bizarre Single Tabloid Ads: Fans Praise the 'Hilarious Satirical Concept'

BTS released a teaser for their new track 'Normal', featuring a satirical concept that has sparked widespread online discussion and fan reactions. The track debuts on Spotify this Friday.

The Independent UK

World Cup final half-time show: Who is performing, how long will it take and how can I watch it?

The finale will feature a half-time show with some of the biggest names in music, including Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The Independent UK

ITV reveals broadcast plan for World Cup final and half-time show

The Times of India

In Tokyo's hidden 1,100-year-old shrine, thousands of desperate fans are praying for impossible concert tickets

Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of Tokyo's busy Nihonbashi district is a tiny Shinto shrine where prayers have taken on an unusual modern meaning. Instead of asking for good health, academic success or prosperity, thousands of music lovers visit Fukutoku Shrine hoping to secure something that has become incredibly difficult…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony Performers: From Tom Cruise, Madonna to BTS here's the A-Star list set to light up New Jersey on July 19

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony: The biggest football tournament in history is about to sign off in equally massive fashion. The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will feature an unprecedented halftime show. Global music icons like Madonna and BTS will perform during the interval. A pre-match ceremony will include…

The Independent UK

BTS’s agency denies plagiarism allegations after US lawsuit over hit song ‘Swim’

Big Hit Music has dismissed the allegations as ‘unilateral claims’ and said they will respond via legal proceedings

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I Never Knew Harry Potter's Luna Lovegood Actress Made A Cool BTS Contribution To Her Character

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