Wayne Rooney Delivers Brutal Verdict as World Cup Final Half-Time Show Panned by Public
Chris Martin curated six performers for an 11-minute show as broadcasters brace for a half-hour interval at the final.
- On Sunday, the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., features the tournament's first-ever half-time show, headlined by Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS.
- Curated by Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, the production supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative aiming to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children worldwide.
- FIFA confirmed the half-time break will last 17 minutes, breaching International Football Association Board rules mandating intervals "not exceeding 15 minutes," despite earlier reports the show could last up to 30 minutes.
- Joining the headliners are Nigerian singer Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel leading the New York Philharmonic, and the PS22 Chorus, with Muppets including Kermit and Miss Piggy also participating.
- Broadcasters BBC and ITV will air the performance, while a separate closing ceremony before kick-off features Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Jennifer Hudson, and a cameo appearance by actor Tom Cruise.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Halftime Show Might Not Return in 2030
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How Much Did Shakira, Justin Bieber and More Get Paid for World Cup 2026? Breaking Down the Cost
Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS and Justin Bieber were not paid for their performances at the FIFA World Cup Final halftime show on July 19. Instead, they raised money for charity.
It is a moment that Élona Bédard is not ready to forget. The dancer, originally from Quebec City, shared the scene with international star Shakira.
Quebec artist Enola Bédard doesn't come back yet because he had the chance to dance alongside Shakira on Sunday night.
Half-Time of the World Cup: Quebec Dancer Enola Bédard on a Cloud After Her Performance with Shakira
"It's a dream I've been living for the last few weeks."The day after her performance at the very first performance of the half-time of the World Cup, dancer Enola Bédard is still on a cloud.
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