Viewers underwhelmed by FIFA World Cup’s first halftime show
The FIFA World Cup's first halftime show drew mixed reactions online, with many viewers expressing surprise over the show's brevity, news outlets report.
20 Jul 14:31 · The Washington Times
Wayne Rooney Calls Out ‘Crap' World Cup Halftime Show Featuring Justin Bieber
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final ended in thrilling fashion, with Spain slipping by Argentina, 1-0, in extra time on Sunday, July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. But if you ask English soccer legend Wayne Rooney, the halftime show failed to provide its own share of entertainment.
20 Jul 21:04 · The Fresno Bee
Inside the 2026 World Cup final halftime show: Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Bieber and more
The first-ever World Cup final halftime show packed plenty into 11 minutes. Here's everything you might have missed.
20 Jul 00:08 · 5 NBCDFW
How Much Did BTS, Justin Bieber, and the Other Artists Get Paid for the World Cup Halftime Show?
They made a lot less than the footballers, I can tell you.
20 Jul 18:46 · Cosmopolitan
See Burna Boy, Shakira & the Ghetto Kids’ Looks From the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
We still haven’t recovered from Sunday night’s FIFA World Cup final halftime show, and thankfully, the photos from MetLife Stadium are giving us plenty to relive. From Shakira‘s colourful stage look to Burna Boy‘s laid-back style and the Ghetto Kids bringing their unmistakable joy, every frame feels just as exciting as the performance itself.
20 Jul 00:00 · BellaNaija
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