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Part of situation: 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show Criticized (35 clusters)

FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show sparks mixed reactions

FIFA halftime show Madonna BTS Justin Bieber Shakira

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey featured the tournament's first-ever halftime show, a roughly 11‑minute spectacle staged at MetLife Stadium on 19 July. The lineup included pop icons Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira (joined by Burna Boy), and a host of other performers such as the PS22 Children’s Chorus, Gustavo Dudamel’s orchestra and Coldplay’s Chris Martin. The production, organized with Global Citizen, funneled proceeds to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise about US$100 million for education and sport.

Reactions were polarized. Some viewers praised the energy – BTS was highlighted for its demanding choreography and stamina – while others, including football pundits Roy Keane, Wayne Rooney and Oasis front‑man Liam Gallagher, called the show “a bad trip” or “cr*p”. Critics noted the extensive use of playback, AI‑generated visuals, and the long halftime that stretched beyond the usual 15‑minute break. Madonna’s appearance with Brazilian legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho drew viral attention, and Justin Bieber’s acoustic rendition of “Everything Hallelujah” emphasized a gospel‑styled message of gratitude.

Despite the controversy, the halftime show generated massive global viewership, boosted ticket‑resale prices, and underscored FIFA’s move toward a Super‑Bowl‑style entertainment model for future tournaments.

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about 16 hours ago
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about 14 hours ago
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about 20 hours ago
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about 14 hours ago
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about 17 hours ago
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about 10 hours ago
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1 day ago
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about 7 hours ago
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about 23 hours ago
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about 7 hours ago
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about 21 hours ago
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about 16 hours ago
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about 6 hours ago
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about 9 hours ago
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about 6 hours ago
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about 7 hours ago
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about 13 hours ago
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about 17 hours ago
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1 day ago
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about 10 hours ago
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about 24 hours ago
Shakira, sa robe Roberto Cavalli de la Coupe du monde 2010 fait son grand retour et ravive les souvenirs des fans [www.nextplz.fr]
about 15 hours ago
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about 4 hours ago
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about 12 hours ago