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The Cure’s Robert Smith slams Fifa and ‘small hand’ Trump over World Cup Halftime Show: ‘Argh!’

The first-of-its-kind halftime show will be overseen by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and features performances from Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira

The Independent UK · Jul 19

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final halftime show: Who is performing, how long will it last, and how much will Shakira and others be paid?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will feature a historic halftime show with global music icons. Shakira and Burna Boy will perform the official World Cup song, celebrating unity. The extensive lineup includes Justin Bieber, Madonna, and BTS, among others. Performers are not receiving a fixed fee but gain massive…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

Who is performing at the World Cup final half-time show and how long will it last?

Coldplay lead singer has curated controversial show

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Hits don’t lie! Shakira’s 20 best songs, from World Cup anthems to megastar duets – ranked!

As the Colombian pop supremo prepares to perform at Sunday’s final, we rate her greatest work, including gossipy takedowns and lycanthropic lyrics

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

‘A sublime, breezy confection’: writers on their 2026 songs of the summer

The annual rundown of Guardian writers picking their most played tracks of the season goes from club-ready pop to sunny tech house

The Guardian - US · Jul 16

Post Malone to headline 2026 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony

Post Malone is set to join a host of stars who will perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony on Sunday (19.07.26).

BANG Premier · Jul 16

The full list of artists for the World Cup final half-time show

FIFA’s star-studded New Jersey extravaganza will be the first of its kind at the World Cup final

FourFourTwo · Jul 16

From Beyoncé to Rihanna: The Best Celebrity Looks at the 2026 World Cup Are Style Goals

The tournament may be over, but I'll be copying these looks until the end of summer.

Marie Claire · Jul 15

ITV and BBC to screen full World Cup final half-time show despite time concerns

ITV and BBC are planning to screen in full Fifa’s controversial half-time show from the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, but remain in the dark over how long it will last

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Events boss defends Fifa over extended World Cup half-time show

Fifa has said the show, featuring artists such as Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber, will last 11 minutes at the MetLife Stadium on Sunday

The Independent UK · Jul 15