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The World Cup half-time show was slick, surreal and entirely unnecessary
The choreography was exceptional but there was no need to rip up football conventions for yet another money-making exercise
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euronews.com
The Cure’s Robert Smith lashes out at the World Cup halftime show
Not everyone is a fan of the upcoming World Cup final halftime show, with The Cure's Robert Smith posting his blunt but oddly poetic (considering the image) thoughts on FIFA's…
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hollywoodreporter.com
First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Is an “Action-Packed 11 Minutes,” Says FIFA Producer
"The expected viewing figures on Sunday are going to be enormous, like probably the most viewed match of all time," Guy Carrington says.
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sbs.com.au
World Cup final's Super Bowl-style half-time show sparks backlash
The move has drawn criticism from players and pundits, who argue the extended interval puts entertainment ahead of football.
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inews.co.uk
The World Cup final's half-time show is an abomination
Why will nobody in power realise that football is supposed to be the star turn at a football match?
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forbes.com
The FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Breaks A Longstanding Tradition
For 96 years, the FIFA World Cup final has observed the same halftime tradition: fifteen minutes of punditry, tactical analysis and players regrouping in the tunnel. On July 19,…
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smh.com.au
World Cup final or Super Bowl? Why FIFA’s half-time show has fans in a tizzy
The unprecedented decision to extend the FIFA World Cup final’s half-time to nearly 30 minutes has rattled some fans and industry figures. But that isn’t stopping FIFA from trying…
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cityam.com
World Cup final half-time show has been coming, but Fifa must be careful
The World Cup final may not need a half-time show, but the decision tells us something important about where the global game now is.
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'Purists will be irritated': How BBC and ITV will air World Cup half-time show
The whole break could last up to 30 minutes - and some believe it could be a permanent fixture
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wired.com
FIFA’s World Cup Halftime Show Puts American-Style Spectacle on the World Stage
Organizers want the show to be the most-viewed halftime show in history. Having Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and BTS will surely help—but do soccer fans want it?
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buenosairesherald.com
First World Cup final half-time show ever: details and schedules - Buenos Aires Herald
Tom Cruise will lead the opening ceremony, while Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira will perform live during the break in the Argentina-Spain match
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final halftime show explained: Why football is getting its own Super Bowl moment for the first time
🚨 The first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show will feature performances from:🇨🇴 Shakira🇺🇸 Madonna🇨🇦 Justin Bieber🇻🇪 Gustavo Dudamel🇬🇧 Coldplay🇳🇬 Burna Boy🇰🇷 BTS…
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mirror.co.uk
World Cup closing ceremony and halftime show display to break FIFA rules
FIFA have introduced the first ever half time show in a World Cup final as a bumper roster including Shakira and Justin Bieber are to perform to the sold out New Jersey crowd…
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gulfnews.com
World Cup final isn't just about football: Here's how to enjoy Justin Bieber, BTS and the closing ceremony in UAE
Your guide to enjoying the 2026 World Cup final spectacle in the UAE, with Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Tom Cruise lighting up the halftime show.
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thenationalnews.com
World Cup 2026 closing ceremony review: IShowSpeed brings energy to underwhelming show | The National
Post Malone and Swae Lee struggled to animate a half-empty stadium before Fifa’s much bigger half-time show
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eu.usatoday.com
FIFA's World Cup halftime show was a game changer. But was it good?
Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira made FIFA history at the World Cup final. See how the halftime show changed the game.
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channelnewsasia.com
Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey: Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian football icons and Ted Lasso actors in a spectacular…
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independent.co.uk
Fans rip World Cup halftime with Madonna: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’
The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo
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FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show brutally mocked despite A-list performances
The first ever FIFA World Cup halftime show attracted a mixed reaction from sports fans - with Wayne Rooney declaring the best part was when it ended, despite Madonna, Justin…
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World Cup 2026 half-time show review: Madonna, Shakira and BTS deliver a worthy finale | The National
The stars bring polish and coherence to the tournament’s first final half-time show
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theage.com.au
‘Like a bad trip’: Oasis legend joins roast of World Cup final half-time show
The first World Cup Final half-time show ever was … something.