First World Cup halftime show draws mixed reactions for Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna performances

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is historic for a number of reasons. Argentina has the opportunity to become the first repeat champion since Brazil in 1962. It's among the most expensive sporting events ever, and the culmination of the most attended World Cup in tournament history. Oh, and it featured the first halftime show of a World Cup Final, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. In a short, at least by Super Bowl halftime show standards, performance, the show featured performances by Madonna, T