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Before You Call It Crap: What FIFA's First Halftime Show Was Actually Built to Do

Eleven Minutes, Two Dead Rock Legends' Golf Cart, and a Fight Nobody's Actually Having. Rooney called it "crap" in five words. A closer look at the World Cup's first halftime show finds a more complicated, defensible verdict.

Latin Times

The Children Who Stole the Show at the World Cup Halftime Show: Meet the Kids Who Performed With Shakira, Madonna, BTS and Chris Martin

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber may have supplied the star power, but some of the most memorable performers in the first FIFA World Cup final halftime show were still in elementary school.

Latin Times

Justin Bieber, Madonna Feud Rumours: Alleged World Cup Halftime Show 2026 Tension Explained

Reports suggest Madonna and Justin Bieber clashed over creative control of the 2026 World Cup final halftime show in New York.

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Muppets, Donald Trump and Lego trophies: The top 10 weirdest moments from the World Cup final

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in added time in a game which was full of colourful and at times farcical incidents but notably low on football quality

The Independent UK

World Cup half-time show review round-up: ‘Lots of stars and little purpose’

The likes of Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira and The Muppets performed at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Evening Standard

Afternoon Update: Spain claim World Cup glory; Derryn Hinch farewelled; and how John Carpenter learned to shock

The final’s controversial half-time show gave viewers an eclectic mix of ballads, football legends and Muppets

The Guardian - AU

No love for the World Cup half time show... the three hour wait to get into the stadium was more entertaining

The inaugural World Cup half time show took place during the Spain vs Argentina final at the New York New Jersey Stadium

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Spain and Muppets win the 2026 World Cup

The lead-up buzz was Trump, security and spectacle. But Sunday's event was something simpler — soccer and Muppets

Salon

The Inaugural World Cup Halftime Was Too Crowded To Be Effective—But I Still Kind of Liked It

Madonna, BTS and more co-headlined an inaugural World Cup halftime show that took a maximalist approach to spectacle.

Sports Illustrated

“Utter Garbage”: FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Divides Billions As Fans Brand It A “Disaster”

“The football final is not a concert. This was ridiculous. There's already enough money in the pocket; there's no need to put on these shows," wrote one user,

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Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for

It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle

The Guardian - UK

Fans rip Madonna, Bieber, BTS and Shakira World Cup halftime: ‘Look how they massacred my beautiful game’

The bizarre and eclectic show also featured surprise appearances from The Muppets, Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso and Brazilian icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo

The Independent UK

This Marvel And Muppets Crossover News Is My Favorite Thing About 2026 So Far

Wokka Wok-konda!

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The Insane Number Of Songs Disney Tested For The Muppets' Rock 'N' Rollercoaster

A Muppet-powered coaster remix.

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The Independent UK

Weird Al, John Stamos among celebrities involved in Disney’s refurbished fan-favorite attraction

Ride will reopen May 26 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando

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Disney World Has Started Teasing The Muppets Rock 'N' Roller Coaster Songs, And I'm Already Concerned

Is this what we're in for?

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“The Pink Color In Himalayan Pink Salt Is Mostly Rust”: 61 Cool Facts That Might Surprise You (New Pics)

Think about the most recent interesting thing that you learned about the world. The odds are that fewer people know what you know than you realize. Luckily, there are friendly, top-quality online communities like ‘Today I Learned’ that encourage internet users to openly share all the new knowledge they’ve acquired.…

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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, March 9 (game #1002)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

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I Can’t Get Enough Of This Video Showing Wheel Of Fortune’s Ryan Seacrest And Vanna White Trying Their Best Impressions

Must be seen to be believed.

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Jim Henson's Kermit Successor Does Not Hold Back About The Muppets’ Future: ‘The Frog’s Days Are Numbered’

It has nothing to do with Kermit's voice.

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Miss Piggy thinks Sabrina Carpenter was 'intimidated' by her on The Muppet Show

The Muppet Show icon Miss Piggy thinks co-star Sabrina Carpenter was "intimidated" by her on set.

Tom’s Guide

I just streamed the new 'Muppet Show' with Sabrina Carpenter on Disney+ — and I want a full season immediately

Disney+ has reassembled the Muppets (alongside some very special guests) for an all-new edition of "The Muppet Show," which you can stream right now.

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The Muppets icon Miss Piggy 'won't fight the charges' after arrest for being 'too hot'

The Muppets diva Miss Piggy won't be "fighting the charges" after getting 'arrested' by Sabrina Carpenter for being too hot.

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The Muppets meet Sabrina Carpenter: All the new movies and shows coming to Disney Plus this February

Our guide to all the new shows and movies coming to Disney+ in February 2026, including a new edition of "The Muppet Show" featuring Sabrina Carpenter.

The Conversation

It’s easy making green: Muppets continue to make a profit 50 years into their run

A variety show that’s still revered for its absurdist, slapstick humor debuted 50 years ago. It starred an irreverent band of characters made of foam and fleece.

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