Justin Bieber, Madonna, BTS, Shakira Rock First World Cup Final Halftime Show
FIFA World Cup Final
Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Madonna Light Up Halftime Show
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The FIFA World Cup Final went full Super Bowl Sunday … trotting out a halftime show stacked with music royalty, soccer legends, and even a couple guys from “Ted Lasso.”
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Madonna kicked off the spectacle alongside Brazilian soccer icons Ronaldinho and Ronaldo … before the gang from “Sesame Street” got the stadium chanting with a rendition of The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.”
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BTS then lit up the field with their smash hit “Dynamite” … but the substitutions were only getting started.
“Ted Lasso” stars Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt — better known as Ted Lasso and Coach Beard — emerged to send Justin Bieber into the game, offering him a few words of encouragement before his performance.
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“Don’t be envious. Nobody’s watching. Make us proud,” Jason told him … as the pair held up a “Beliebe” sign modeled after AFC Richmond’s famous “Believe” sign.
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Bieber followed the pep talk by performing “Everything Hallelujah” … before Shakira and Burna Boy closed out the star-studded set with “Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 World Cup.
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The whole production carried a message of love and unity … with FIFA using the first halftime show in World Cup history to prove the beautiful game can bring some serious star power, too.
Bottom line … FIFA came to play — and halftime was the real goal-getter!