World Cup halftime sparks debate as Madonna-led show stretches 27 minutes
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The first FIFA World Cup final halftime show sparked a polarized response: a star-studded medley featuring Madonna with Ronaldinho and Ronaldo, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber, The Muppets and Burna Boy, among others, plus cameos from Jason Sudeikis and Coach Beard. The 27-minute performance delay interrupted play and sparked memes as viewers debated spectacle versus disruption; the show exceeded the standard 15-minute half by design, fueling ongoing debate about the tournament’s entertainment-centric approach.
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