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Star-Studded Halftime Show Dazzles FIFA World Cup Final

Madonna, BTS, Coldplay, and more deliver a spectacular halftime show at the FIFA World Cup final, featuring tributes and global talent.

Editorial Desk

July 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Doha, Qatar — An unprecedented halftime show at the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday brought together a constellation of global music icons and football legends. Headlining the Super Bowl-style extravaganza were Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, — and Coldplay.

The star-studded event, a first for football’s crowning moment, also paid homage to the late football icon Pele. Gustavo Dudamel led a rendition of “Seven Nation Army,” featuring musicians from the US, Venezuela, — and Iran.

Characters from Sesame Street — and The Muppets made appearances, adding a touch of whimsy to the proceedings. Brazilian football icons and actors from the popular series Ted Lasso joined the lineup, creating a truly international spectacle.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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