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Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show

EAST RUTHERFORD (UNITED STATES) - Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and "Ted Lasso" actors in a spectacular first-ever World Cup final halftime show on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

All the famous faces at World Cup final from Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner to David Beckham

The World Cup final in New Jersey has attracted a significant number of celebrities and sports legends.

The Independent UK

BTS, Madonna and Muppets take World Cup stage in Super Bowl style halftime show

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Morning Mail: All eyes on World Cup final; how police use facial recognition tech; ‘wellbeing poverty’ on the rise

Argentina face Spain in World Cup final; WA police trial new facial recognition technology; more Australians dissatisfied with life

The Guardian - AU

Wayne Rooney issues damning verdict of World Cup final half-time show

Former England forward gave a brutal opinion on the controversial spectacle

Evening Standard

Viewers hit out at ‘bobbly and dry’ World Cup final pitch

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The Independent UK

IShowSpeed’s father shares the unexpected 12-hour trip he took just to watch his son at the FIFA World Cup final

Before IShowSpeed performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final closing ceremony, a touching moment with his father caught fans’ attention. In a video shared by @IShowSpeedHQ, his dad revealed he took a 12-hour bus ride after his flight was canceled because of bad weather. His journey showed the strong…

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Shakira leads first World Cup half-time show that briefly steals the spotlight

The show extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football's biggest match into a global entertainment event.

Euronews

How long was half-time at the World Cup final and did Fifa break the rules?

The first World Cup half-time show led to a delay of almost half an hour

The Independent UK

Ronaldo and Ronaldinho join Madonna in World Cup final half-time show performance

The legendary Brazilian duo, World Cup winners in 2002, joined the pop icon to kick off the controversial half-time show in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium

The Independent UK

‘Terrible’ World Cup final pitch criticised after slow start to Spain v Argentina

The ‘bobbly, dry pitch’ did not help a slow start to the World Cup final at the New Jersey New York Stadium

The Independent UK

'Unbothered' Trump Hit by Outrage for Attending the World Cup Final While Calling the Loss of Two US Troops 'Very Sad'

President Trump faces criticism for golfing and attending a football final while US troops died in Iran. His response, seen as dismissive, contrasts with formal tributes from other officials.

International Business Times UK

All the celebrities spotted at World Cup final as Spain and Argentina face off

From Jay-Z and Beyonce to Timothee Chalamet and David and Victoria Beckham

The Independent UK

'It's always Argentina' - Ian Wright slams referee calls in favour of Lionel Messi's men vs Spain

Argentina are always the beneficiaries of lenient refereeing, according to Ian Wright, speaking during the World Cup Final

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Real Madrid Narrowly Avoid Breaking 28-Year World Cup Final Streak—Or Did They?

Los Blancos will be present in the 2026 World Cup final.

Evening Standard

Lisandro Martinez: Manchester United dealt major injury blow as star limps off in World Cup final

Defender hobbled off as Spain faced Argentina in East Rutherford, New Jersey

The Independent UK

Post Malone and Tom Cruise open the World Cup's closing ceremony

Jennifer Hudson, Robbie Williams, and others performed at the World Cup closing ceremony before the final in New Jersey

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Every Celebrity Spotted Watching Spain vs. Argentina—World Cup Final

Soccer’s showpiece event was full of A-listers.

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The Independent UK

World Cup closing ceremony performers called out for ‘absolutely embarrassing’ detail

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Tom Cruise closes World Cup ceremony with a passionate speech on the pitch

The pre-match festivities commenced nearly an hour earlier with a vibrant display of gold tracksuit-clad drummers performing at the pitch's centre

The Economic Times

Lionel Messi: The empire strikes goal

Some circles view Argentina's World Cup journey as a manufactured narrative for commercial success. Lionel Messi is portrayed as a central figure in this alleged grand design. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is seen as orchestrating events for increased television ratings. This perspective suggests the tournament's outcome was influenced by financial…

Evening Standard

Tom Cruise tells World Cup closing ceremony: ‘This is unity’

Grammy-award winning singer Jennifer Hudson delivered a rendition of the US national anthem.

International Business Times UK

FIFA World Cup Final Security: 9/11 Comparisons Swirl as New Jersey Governor Urges Vigilance Ahead of Trump Visit

New Jersey Gov Mikie Sherrill highlights security concerns for the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, with President Trump's attendance adding complexity to the already extensive security measures.

The Independent UK

Why Argentine President Javier Milei declined to attend World Cup final

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Euronews

Trump and Sánchez meet at World Cup final after nearly two years of diplomatic tensions

For nearly two years, the leaders of Spain and the United States have clashed over issues ranging from defence spending to US policy in the Middle East.

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