Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and more headlined a first-of-its-kind spectacle that did too much and said too little

What a dynamite show.

With 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime performers Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber, Donald Trump, Kylie Jenner, MrBeast and more attend the Spain-Argentina game.

Many viewers expressed their shock at how the FIFA World Cup final featured an extended celebrity lineup with big Hollywood names that had little connection to soccer

Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and more took the stage midway through the final game between Spain and Argentina

After 39 days and 104 matches, the World Cup has come to an end. No more videos of Scottish fans putting traffic cones on statues and taking over baseball stadiums. No more clips of fans in tears of joy over what they just witnessed.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19, was packed with celebrity attendees, but Sofía Vergara stood out for her effortlessly stylish game-day look. While many stars opted for team jerseys or outfits in the country’s colors,

Pitchfork made it inside MetLife Stadium to get an IRL look at the first-ever World Cup Halftime Show curated by Chris Martin. Featuring a who’s-who of massive stars totally disconnected from one

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina wasn't just football's biggest match—it also became one of the most star-studded sporting events of the year.