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World Cup final features first-ever Super Bowl-style half-time show

20 July 2026 · in 80 words

World Cup final features first-ever Super Bowl-style half-time show

The World Cup final on Sunday included a 27-minute half-time show with performances from Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira. The tournament's first Super Bowl-style musical performance caused controversy due to the International Football Association Board's 15-minute limit for half-time. The acts were not paid, but the event aimed to raise money for a FIFA education fund.

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