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“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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HENRY WINTER: Spain's World Cup triumph is a victory for football. Argentina came to fight but were slain by Luis de la Fuente's matadors

NEW JERSEY: In Frank Sinatra’s back-yard, Spain did it their way and the world rejoiced

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Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for

It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle

The Guardian - UK

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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

Wayne Rooney delivers brutal verdict on first World Cup final half-time show

The 11-minute spectacle featured performances from artists including Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber.

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

Wayne Rooney issues damning verdict of World Cup final half-time show

Former England forward gave a brutal opinion on the controversial spectacle

Evening Standard

Ronaldo and Ronaldinho join Madonna in World Cup final half-time show performance

The legendary Brazilian duo, World Cup winners in 2002, joined the pop icon to kick off the controversial half-time show in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium

The Independent UK

10 Photos of Gabbriette Bechtel: Supermodel Marries Taylor Swift's Ex Matty Healy

Matty Healy of The 1975 married model Gabbriette Bechtel at Madonna's former estate. The event drew attention due to Healy's past with Taylor Swift, but Bechtel's career stands out.

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.

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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 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

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…

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Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel's glitzy wedding

Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel’s wedding will be “far glitzier” than expected and they reportedly looked at both the Chateau Marmont and Madonna's home as potential venues.

The Conversation

Mapping the Odyssey – what you should watch, read and listen to this week

I first read the Odyssey at university. I was surprised by how much I loved it considering how old and how blokey it was (blood, war, boys being boys) – not to mention the fact it is 12,109 lines of epic poetry.

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 Cure's Robert Smith blasts Chris Martin's World Cup halftime show featuring Madonna and Justin Bieber

Robert Smith has slammed the Chris Martin‑curated World Cup halftime show, joining Noel Gallagher in mocking FIFA’s star‑studded plans.

The Guardian - US

‘A sublime, breezy confection’: writers on their 2026 songs of the summer

The annual rundown of Guardian writers picking their most played tracks of the season goes from club-ready pop to sunny tech house

FourFourTwo

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

The Conversation

Confessions II: a euphoric return to form that reveals a more vulnerable Madonna

Madonna’s much-anticipated Confessions II has just broken official chart records, making her the first American woman to earn number one albums across five decades. It’s her tenth number one record.

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