Halftime show at World Cup final features entertainers and celebrities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
During the halftime of the World Cup final on July 19, the audience was entertained by a variety of high-profile stars. The show included performances from Madonna, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, the Muppets, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Shakira. Many fans expressed dissatisfaction with the extended break from play, highlighting a disconnect between the entertainment spectacle and the match's significance. Reactions on social media were overwhelmingly critical of the halftime format, indicating fans preferred a more traditional approach.
- •Halftime show included Madonna, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Shakira.
- •Muppets, BTS, and Justin Bieber also performed.
- •Fans voiced concerns about the length of the halftime break.
- •Social media reactions reflect widespread dissatisfaction with the event.
- •World Cup final action resumed after the celebrity performances.
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"Isn’t there actually a World Cup final going on here? The halftime show has everything you’d expect from a major event in the USA. Stars and celebrities everywhere you look. Madonna and the two B...
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