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FIFA Halftime: Blink and You Missed Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira

The first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show featuring stars like Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira has generated widespread critical discussion.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 3.8 hours before headlinez.news detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jul 20, 00:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jul 19, 20:19 UTC · Corriere della Sera
🇩🇪 German Jul 19, 20:20 UTC · Joyn
🇫🇷 French Jul 19, 20:26 UTC · RMC Sport

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The brief

FIFA introduced its inaugural World Cup final halftime show, featuring appearances by Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and the Muppets. The performances, which included a rendition of a Detroit rock classic by the Muppets, marked a departure from previous tournament traditions.

Vanity Fair noted the show drew inspiration from festival styles like Coachella, while Yahoo reported on critical comparisons made by Liam Gallagher. Public and critical response remains a focus of current reporting.

Future developments depend on FIFA's assessment of this debut format and whether the halftime show model will be integrated into future World Cup tournaments.

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Quick answers

Who performed at the FIFA World Cup halftime show?

Performers included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and the Muppets.

What was the critical reaction to the show?

Coverage indicates mixed reactions, with some reports questioning the purpose of the event and others comparing it to a 'bad trip'.

Was this the first halftime show of its kind for FIFA?

Yes, reports from NPR and other sources confirm this was the first-ever halftime show held at a World Cup final.

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FIFA World Cup Madonna BTS Justin Bieber Shakira

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