The first World Cup Final half-time show ever was … something.

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber will headline the first-of-its-kind event Sunday, a charity fundraiser. See when to tune in and how long it will last.

"The expected viewing figures on Sunday are going to be enormous, like probably the most viewed match of all time," Guy Carrington says.

The move has drawn criticism from players and pundits, who argue the extended interval puts entertainment ahead of football.

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.

The whole break could last up to 30 minutes - and some believe it could be a permanent fixture

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

Madonna and Justin Bieber stormed the stage as they headlined the controversial first-ever FIFA halftime show during the 2026 World Cup Final on Sunday.

Beim WM-Finale kam es zu einer Premiere: In der 96-jährigen Geschichte der Weltmeisterschaft gab es die erste Halbzeit-Show in einem Endspiel. Es war ein Schaulaufen der Stars -…

The show featured an acoustic number from Bieber, an energetic dance performance from Shakira and nods to soccer throughout, with rewritten BTS lyrics and appearances from…

Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira made FIFA history at the World Cup final. See how the halftime show changed the game.

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…

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

Wayne Rooney said it best on the BBC. He described it as 'crap', explaining: 'I thought the best part was when it finished.' In that moment, Rooney became a man of the match…

Wayne Rooney led an army of British fans and celebrities savaging the controversial World Cup final halftime show at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday night.

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…

The stars bring polish and coherence to the tournament’s first final half-time show

The first World Cup Final half-time show ever was … something.

The first World Cup Final halftime show ever was… something.

Wayne Rooney gave a blunt verdict on the World Cup half-time show after being asked for his favourite moment from the performance. “I’ll be honest, when it finished. I like a lot…

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