The FIFA World Cup 2026 final was expected to be remembered for football history, but the entertainment around the match quickly became one of the biggest talking points. While Spain's victory over Argentina closed the tournament, conversations soon shifted to the first-ever World Cup halftime show and the reaction that followed when US President Donald Trump arrived inside the stadium.

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 Halftime Show was performed by BTS, Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and more. We broke down the performance with Easter Eggs shown!

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.

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?

FIFA’s first World Cup halftime show will air live during Sunday’s Spain-Argentina final.

BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira are the co-headliners of this far-reaching lineup, which was curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin.

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.

The World Cup gets its first half-time show starring Shakira and BTS, plus Donald Trump attends his first game of the tournament. Tom Lutz has updates

The FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is underway, with a first-ever halftime show featuring Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS.

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.

Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, and BTS performed at the World Cup Final during the tournament's first-ever halftime show on Sunday.

Recap the 2026 World Cup final halftime show with Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and more.

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

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…

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

The choreography was exceptional but there was no need to rip up football conventions for yet another money-making exercise

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final was expected to be remembered for football history, but the entertainment around the match quickly became one of the biggest talking points. While…