The lead-up buzz was Trump, security and spectacle. But Sunday's event was something simpler — soccer and Muppets

Folarin Balogun’s red card, future World Cups in the U.S. and opera singers were all topics touched on by the U.S. President.

The 2026 World Cup final features Trump, Messi, and a star-studded halftime show but zero crypto sponsors, signaling a structural retreat from sports

With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.

Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem made an appearance, alongside Kermit, Miss Piggy and other iconic Jim Henson favorites at the 2026 World Cup.

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…

Global superstars BTS headlined FIFA's first-ever halftime show, rocking the World Cup stage with their hit song "Dynamite," Monday local time. Mad...

The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo

The star-packed, Super Bowl-style extravaganza during the match between Spain and Argentina also featured a tribute to football icon Pele.

It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle

Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in…

Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and more headlined a spectacle too bland and overstuffed to be memorable

The lead-up buzz was Trump, security and spectacle. But Sunday's event was something simpler — soccer and Muppets

The World Cup final became much more than a soccer game. It featured a star-packed halftime show, Donald Trump on the trophy stage, and an extra-time win by Spain.

FIFA let America turn the World Cup final into a Temu circus of Muppets, punches, adverts and Trump, in what should have been the purest 90 minutes in sport

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in added time in a game which was full of colourful and at times farcical incidents but notably low on football quality

The World Cup halftime show, which also featured Justin Bieber, BTS, and Shakira, was premised on the idea that music—and celebrity—can serve as a cross-cultural panacea.

The rule-breaking spectacle had Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira performing in front of billions. But did the showmanship just put more people off?