World Cup Halftime Show Strikes Out as Spectacle, Not Sport
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Stereogum’s review deems FIFA’s World Cup final halftime show a disjointed, overproduced spectacle that traded coherence for spectacle, with Post Malone opening the pre-show in a cheeky shirt and a chaotic mix of acts (Muppets, a Dudamel-led orchestra, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber) overshadowed by a rare highlight from Shakira and Burna Boy performing the official anthem “Dai Dai.” The piece argues the production felt tone-deaf and unnecessary, prioritizing scale over sport.
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