This Pop Star Performance Review episode of 'Greatest Pop Stars' looks at the stars who impacted the past six weeks of World Cup action, particularly at the first-ever finals halftime show.
Shakira performs at half time during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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It’s been a week of global emptiness following the resolution of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday, where Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to put an end to an extremely fun six weeks of tournament action. While La Roja celebrates and the 47 countries previously eliminated lick their wounds and begin to prepare for 2030, it’s also a good time to evaluate the impact the Cup had on the pop stars most notably involved — in the tournament’s official theme music, in some of the countries official (or unofficial) anthems, and of course, in the star-studded first-ever final halftime show.
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