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“This is like a bad trip": Liam Gallagher, Wayne Rooney and others share their views on the first ever World Cup Halftime Show

It featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and Coldplay

MusicRadar

The Children Who Stole the Show at the World Cup Halftime Show: Meet the Kids Who Performed With Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Chris Martin

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber may have supplied the star power, but some of the most memorable performers in the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show were still in elementary school.

Latin Times

Justin Bieber, Madonna Feud Rumours: Alleged World Cup Halftime Show 2026 Tension Explained

Reports suggest Madonna and Justin Bieber clashed over creative control of the 2026 World Cup final halftime show in New York.

International Business Times UK

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Liam Gallagher compares divisive World Cup halftime show to ‘a bad trip’

Super Bowl-style medley of performances featured artists including Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira

The Independent UK

Hello Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, where have you been all my life?

Samsung's wider foldable phone appears in hands-on shots ahead of this week's Unpacked

“They started barking with him”: Fans drop hilarious reactions as IShowSpeed posts special backstage picture with BTS at FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Famous streamer IShowSpeed enjoyed one of the top highlights of the FIFA World Cup final after watching BTS perform during the halftime show. The popular streamer later met the K-pop band backstage. The streamer became a trending topic as videos of his hilarious reaction spread across social media during the…

The Times of India

BTS FIFA Performance Trolled With Racist Remarks – Fans Defend Group Against 'Can't Sing' Attacks

BTS's FIFA World Cup final performance sparked mixed reactions on X, with fans quickly defending the group's live vocals.

International Business Times UK

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World Cup half-time show review round-up: ‘Lots of stars and little purpose’

The likes of Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and The Muppets performed at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Evening Standard

FIFA World Cup Half-Time Show Performers Ranked by Net Worth: Who Is the Richest?

Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Coldplay, BTS, and Burna Boy headlined FIFA's first World Cup half-time show. Here's how their estimated net worths compare.

International Business Times UK

World Cup half-time show controversy as fans criticise ‘massacre’

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The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney Called the First World Cup Halftime Show 'Crap' – Here's Why Fans Were Divided

Wayne Rooney labelled the World Cup final halftime show 'crap', sparking debate over FIFA's attempt to blend football with entertainment. The star-studded performance divided fans and pundits alike.

International Business Times UK

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

FourFourTwo

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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The Times of India

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,…

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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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Bangkok Post

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.

The Independent UK

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

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International Business Times 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.

TechRadar

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.

The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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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