The World Cup halftime show’s goals: Go fast and keep off the grass
The 2026 World Cup final halftime show and closing ceremony generate buzz for an expansive musical lineup amid public criticism.
The story so far
FIFA has confirmed a high-profile lineup of performers for the 2026 World Cup final halftime show and closing ceremony. Scheduled acts include Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Post Malone, and Jennifer Hudson.
Coverage from outlets including BBC, Variety, TODAY.com, 10TV, and ABC News highlights both the scope of the entertainment and internal industry reaction. Future reports may clarify specific set times or further details regarding the national anthem performance.
Coverage does not yet specify the full technical logistics for transitioning the stage on and off the pitch.
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Who reported it (10)
- 2026 World Cup Halftime Show: How to watch Justin Bieber, Madonna, and more perform at the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final today Yahoo · 49d ago
- World Cup 2026: Full list of halftime show and closing ceremony performers AL.com · 49d ago
- The FIFA World Cup Halftime Show Breaks A Longstanding Tradition Forbes · 49d ago
- FIFA’s World Cup Halftime Show Puts American-Style Spectacle on the World Stage WIRED · 49d ago
- Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come BBC · 49d ago
- The Cure’s Robert Smith Slams FIFA’s World Cup Final Halftime Show: ‘Just F— Off’ Variety · 49d ago
- Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and More Performing at 2026 World Cup Final Closing Ceremony and Halftime Show TODAY.com · 49d ago
- Who's performing at the World Cup final halftime show? See the star-studded lineup 10TV · 49d ago
- Post Malone, Jennifer Hudson and more to perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 49d ago
- Who is performing the United States' national anthem at the FIFA World Cup final? 10TV · 49d ago
The obvious questions
Who is performing at the 2026 World Cup final?
Confirmed performers include Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Post Malone, and Jennifer Hudson.
Has there been any negative reaction to the event?
Robert Smith of The Cure has publicly criticized the FIFA halftime show.
Is the national anthem performer known?
Coverage does not yet specify who will perform the United States' national anthem at the final.
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