World Cup Final Halftime Show Draws Praise and Pushback
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FIFA announced a Super Bowl-style halftime show for the July 19 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium featuring Shakira, Madonna and BTS, curated by Chris Martin to benefit the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund; the plan has sparked mixed reactions—some applauding the global star lineup and charity angle, others worried it distracts from the game and resembles American sports traditions.
- FIFA’s World Cup final halftime show sparks outrage: ‘We don’t want it’ New York Post
- Madonna, Shakira, BTS headline World Cup final half-time show ESPN
- Shakira, Madonna and BTS will headline World Cup final halftime show NPR
- BTS to headline World Cup Final halftime show with Madonna, Shakira; Hybe shares jump 7.2% CNBC
- All of the World Cup performers, from opening ceremonies to halftime show USA Today
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