BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and More Light Up Controversial First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show
The FIFA World Cup final embraced a Super Bowl-style spectacle for the first time in tournament history, bringing Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira to the stage during an elaborate halftime show before Spain eventually defeated Argentina 1-0 to lift the trophy. Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin in partnership with Global Citizen, the performance transformed the New York New Jersey Stadium into a concert venue for roughly 27 minutes, a dramatic departure from football's traditional 15-minute halftime.









