Best images from World Cup halftime show featuring Madonna, Justin Bieber
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The first World Cup halftime show brought together an array of stars, backed by a band that featured the Muppets. The match between Argentina and Spain was scoreless at the break. Then came the hits as Madonna led off the performance followed by the likes of Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and others. The halftime was extended to 30 minutes to put on the elaborate show, which hit the mark.
Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS headlined the first World Cup halftime show which lasted 30 minutes.
The first World Cup halftime show brought together an array of stars, backed by a band that featured the Muppets.
The match between Argentina and Spain was scoreless at the break. Then came the hits as Madonna led off the performance followed by the likes of Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and others.
The halftime was extended to 30 minutes to put on the elaborate show, which hit the mark.
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Colombian singer Shakira performs during the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.
World Cup halftime show
Ronaldinho, Madonna and Ronaldo perform during the Topps Final Halftime Show in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
World Cup halftime show
Jimin of BTS performs during the Topps Final Halftime Show the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
World Cup halftime show
Justin Bieber performs during the Topps Final Halftime Show the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
World Cup halftime show
Justin Bieber performs during the Topps Final Halftime Show the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
World Cup halftime show
Shakira performs during the Topps Final Halftime Show the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
World Cup halftime show
Shakira performs during the Topps Final Halftime Show the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Shakira and Burna Boy perform during the Topps Final Halftime Show.
World Cup halftime show
A general view during the Topps Final Halftime Show in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium.
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RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook of BTS perform.
World Cup halftime show
Ronaldinho, Madonna and Ronaldo perform during the Topps Final Halftime Show.
World Cup halftime show
Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin the curator for the halftime show pitchside before the match.
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; General view inside the stadium ahead of the halftime show.
World Cup halftime show
A dog is seen during the halftime show. Mandatory
World Cup halftime show
The Muppets perform during the Halftime Show conducted by Gustavo Dudamel.
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BTS performs during the Halftime Show.
World Cup halftime show
The Muppets perform during the Halftime Show.
World Cup halftime show
BTS performs during the Halftime Show.
World Cup halftime show
Justin Bieber performs during the halftime show.
World Cup halftime show
BTS performs during the halftime show.
World Cup halftime show
BTS performs during the Halftime Show.
World Cup halftime show
Justin Bieber performs during the Halftime Show.
World Cup halftime show
Shakira performs during the Halftime Show.
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Shakira hugs children during the FIFA World Cup 2026 final halftime show at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, NJ.
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