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.

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

Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho