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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.

Fashion 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…

The Economic Times

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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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.

International Business Times 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

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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 Times of India

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 Economic Times

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

The Independent UK

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

That’s a true Harry Potter fan!

Cinemablend

Justin Bieber to join Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show

Fifa has declared that ‘football, music and social impact will come together’

Evening Standard

Shakira announces new concert at the Pyramids of Giza nearly 20 years after her last show

Shakira is heading back to the Great Pyramids of Giza for a huge November concert, marking her first performance at the iconic site since 2007.

BANG Premier

Who's performing at the FIFA World Cup final half-time show? Full line-up, timings, how to watch

The 11-minute Super Bowl-style spectacle will feature an all-star line-up of global music icons including Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira

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MusicRadar

"The game is gone… this is not a Super Bowl": Justin Bieber to join line-up for FIFA's World Cup final halftime show

The Canadian pop superstar joins artists like Shakira and BTS in the first-ever halftime show

The Economic Times

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Global music stars will perform at the World Cup halftime show. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are among the announced headliners. Afrobeats star Burna Boy and the PS22 Chorus will also take the stage. This event supports a fund for children's education and soccer access. The performance aims to…

Euronews

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup first ever final halftime show

Justin Bieber has joined a star-studded list of halftime performers who will close out the 2026 World Cup in New York.

Sports Illustrated

2026 World Cup Halftime Show: Full List of Acts, How to Watch on TV, Live Stream

Musical artists from a wide range of genres—as well as some famous puppets—will be taking to the stage on July 19.

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The Independent UK

Justin Bieber joins World Cup final halftime show’s star-studded lineup

The 11-minute Super Bowl-esque halftime show will feature an array of global music icons

BANG Premier

BTS' ARMY protest leads Chile to reverse ban on hosting the band's ARIRANG world tour dates at Estadio Nacional

Chile is now signalling a possible approval for BTS’ three sold‑out Santiago dates after fan protests and political criticism pushed officials to re‑evaluate how the group’s 360‑degree production could be accommodated at Estadio Nacional.

International Business Times UK

BTS Claim They 'Always Bring The Luck' After England Defeated Mexico in 2026 World Cup Last 16

England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico coincided with BTS's UK tour, leading fans to humorously credit the K-pop group for bringing luck.

The Independent UK

Chile reconsiders decision to block BTS stadium concerts after hundreds of fans protest

Government accuses promoter DG Medios of selling tickets for concerts before obtaining permission to use Santiago's Estadio Nacional

The Guardian - UK

BTS review – pure joy and astonishing versatility at K-pop titans’ first UK show in seven years

Fans and cynics are putty in the boyband’s hands as the lads lark their way through a catalogue of tracks that ricochet from hard rap to buttery pop

The Independent UK

BTS celebrate England’s World Cup win at epic London comeback show

BTS’ legions of supporters did not let a sticky evening in north London stop them from fully enjoying the reunion

The Independent UK

Five things to know about the BTS concerts at Tottenham Hotspur stadium

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