Ted Lasso' makes cameo at World Cup halftime show in New Jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:51 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
During the World Cup halftime show on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt appeared as their characters from "Ted Lasso," introducing singer Justin Bieber. The first halftime show at a World Cup featured various artists including Madonna and Shakira, as Argentina and Spain entered halftime at a 0-0 deadlock. Social media yielded mixed reactions to the eclectic lineup of performers. The show's length was 12 minutes, blending pop culture with soccer in a unique presentation.
- •Halftime show concert featured Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber.
- •Argentina vs. Spain score tied at 0-0 at halftime.
- •Ted Lasso characters introduced Bieber during the performance.
- •Social media reactions varied widely regarding the halftime show.
- •The halftime show lasted for 12 minutes.
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — 'Ted Lasso' appears at World Cup halftime show to 'BELIBE'
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Muppets, Ted Lasso, and Ronaldinho: Social media reacts to chaotic World Cup halftime show
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Ted Lasso, Ronaldo, Muppets headline unexpected guests at the World Cup halftime show
"How was the first FIFA World Cup halftime show perceived by fans? Here's a snippet of reactions to it from those on social media.
"Characters from "Ted Lasso" appeared during the World Cup halftime show. See what they did.
"Here's a look at who made special appearances at MetLife Stadium during the halftime show.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 8:51 PM'Ted Lasso' appears at World Cup halftime show to 'BELIBE'
Characters from "Ted Lasso" appeared during the World Cup halftime show. See what they did.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 8:46 PMMuppets, Ted Lasso, and Ronaldinho: Social media reacts to chaotic World Cup halftime show
How was the first FIFA World Cup halftime show perceived by fans? Here's a snippet of reactions to it from those on social media.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 8:43 PMTed Lasso, Ronaldo, Muppets headline unexpected guests at the World Cup halftime show
Here's a look at who made special appearances at MetLife Stadium during the halftime show.
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