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Was the World Cup Final Halftime Show “Too American”? Rest of the World Seems to Think So: “Glib and Unsubtle”
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?
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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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npr.org
A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show
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.
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inews.co.uk
'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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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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dailymail.com
World Cup final halftime show: Madonna, 67, steals the show
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.
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mirror.co.uk
BBC viewers divided as Madonna kicks off World Cup halftime show performance
The World Cup Final saw something very different on Sunday night as a host of famous faces took to the stage, but as Madonna kicked off the halftime show, fans were divided
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hollywoodreporter.com
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira Headline Jam-Packed First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
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…
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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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variety.com
Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira Join Forces for Blink-and-You’ll-Miss-‘Em Moments in a Cluster-FIFA of a Halftime Show
Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira all got two minutes or less of screen time each in the FIFA World Cup Final's very crowded halftime show.
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rollingstone.com
Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, BTS Deliver Electric Halftime Set at World Cup Final
Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, and BTS performed at the World Cup Final during the tournament's first-ever halftime show on Sunday.
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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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Madonna, BTS and Bieber bring star power to World Cup halftime show
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, July 19 - Superstars Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira offered a high-energy musical medley on Sunday in the first halftime show at a World Cup…
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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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thenationalnews.com
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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theguardian.com
Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for
It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle
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nytimes.com
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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cbc.ca
Colourful World Cup halftime performance brings out the stars | CBC News
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…
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
"Looks like teenage girls": Dave Portnoy's brutal verdict on BTS and Justin Bieber ignites FIFA World Cup controversy
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…
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time.com
The World Cup's First Halftime Show Did Too Much and Meant Too Little
Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and more headlined a spectacle too bland and overstuffed to be memorable