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Ciara will perform at the 2026 MLS All-Star Game halftime show in Charlotte on July 29, 2026, highlighting her ongoing ties to MLS as a team owner and pop-culture moment. The piece also looks back at her 2022 SI Swimsuit debut photographed by Ben Watts in Barbados, detailing designers and styling choices that defined her shoot.
A viral post claimed Madonna watched the World Cup final from Donald Trump’s luxury box, but Rolling Stone confirms she was not there. She headlined the halftime show and was backstage performing, while a rep confirmed she wasn’t in Trump’s suite; the footage circulating online showed a different guest during the broadcast.
On The Daily Show, Jon Stewart commented on Spain's 1-0 World Cup final victory over Argentina, joking that the match was a 'reverse Super Bowl' because the players spoke Spanish while the halftime show was in English, and he also teased Trump’s trophy moment and Sesame Street bits from the broadcast.
Liam Gallagher slammed this year’s World Cup halftime show as a 'bad trip,' saying only Justin Bieber impressed him among Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, and BTS; the Coldplay-produced performance featured Gustavo Dudamel conducting a children’s choir with the Muppets. Gallagher’s roast sparked playful replies that Oasis would have smashed it, and he quipped the 27-minute set nearly killed him.
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.
Shakira headlined the World Cup final halftime show wearing a custom Roberto Cavalli two-piece look covered in more than 200,000 hand-applied Swarovski crystals over about 120 hours. The sunset-inspired, Ray of Sunset-print ensemble—featuring a plunging lace-up neckline, cutouts and a draped, moulage skirt—echoed her 2010 World Cup Waka Waka moment while delivering a bold, color-packed statement amid the Spain–Argentina final and a message of peace, love and unity.
Liam Gallagher blasted the World Cup final’s halftime show as “like a bad trip,” referencing performances by Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and the Muppets during the Spain-Argentina final; he joked that his “spiritual socks” kept him from tipping over, while England’s loss loomed in the background, and the piece also touches on Oasis nostalgia and an upcoming Gallagher brothers documentary.
The first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show featured Madonna, BTS, and Shakira in an 11-minute mega‑mix blending pop hits with soccer flair, with appearances by Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, and The Muppets, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel with orchestral support from the New York Philharmonic; organized by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Global Citizen to support education funding, and highlighted by on-field cameos from Ted Lasso and other celebrities amid a star-studded crowd.
During the 11-minute inaugural World Cup Final Halftime Show, Madonna headlined an all-star lineup—including the Muppets, BTS, Shakira, Burna Boy, Justin Bieber and Chris Martin—escorted by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, with numbers like “Music,” “Dynamite,” “Everything Hallelujah,” “Dai Dai,” and a finale of “We Believe” featuring a children’s choir; Spain defeated Argentina in overtime to win the tournament, following opening ceremonies by Jennifer Hudson and others.
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.
Justin Bieber performed an acoustic rendition of 'Everything Hallelujah' during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show in East Rutherford, drawing both praise for a stripped-back vibe and criticism for low energy as Madonna, BTS and Shakira contributed to the rest of the spectacle.
At the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey, a star-studded halftime lineup featured Madonna performing new versions of 'Music' and 'Danceteria' as Gustavo Dudamel conducted an orchestra in 'Seven Nation Army,' BTS made a brief cameo for 'Dynamite,' and Justin Bieber with a Ted Lasso–style setup; Shakira joined Burna Boy for 'Dai Dai,' followed by the PS22 Chorus and Coldplay's Chris Martin closing the set, with fireworks and the event benefiting FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund.
The 2026 World Cup Final in New Jersey blended sports and Hollywood as Tom Cruise promoted his fall film Digger with TV spots during the tournament and then appeared at MetLife Stadium, while a star-studded crowd watched Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and others. The halftime show, curated by Chris Martin, featured BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira, underscoring the event’s global, celebrity-forward backdrop as Cruise’s appearance crowned the cross-genre spectacle.
FIFA will stage the World Cup final’s first official halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and more to support education initiatives; the planned length is uncertain (reports cite 20–30 minutes) and could clash with IFAB rules; the stage will be on the MetLife Stadium pitch, with U.S. viewers able to watch on Fox (English) and Telemundo/Peacock (Spanish) and various streaming services; kickoff is 3 p.m. ET, so plan to be tuned in by around 3:45 p.m. local time, and note some markets (e.g., the UK) may or may not carry the broadcast.
Spain vs Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final will feature an 11-minute halftime show and a closing ceremony at New York-New Jersey Stadium, with appearances by Tom Cruise and a roster of co-headliners including Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy and BTS, plus performances from Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, IShowSpeed and more. Jennifer Hudson will sing the host nation’s anthem. The ceremony is produced by Balich Wonder Studio to highlight the tournament’s global reach, and supports FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund. The closing ceremony starts at 1:30 p.m. ET, kickoff is at 3:00 p.m. ET, and the halftime show is expected to begin around 3:45 p.m. ET, with the total halftime length capped at 20 minutes.