FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show: BTS, Shakira and Madonna Headline — But Fans Are Divided
FIFA has confirmed BTS, Shakira, and Madonna will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium on July 19. The Super Bowl-style announcement has split football's global fanbase sharply.
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FIFA has confirmed BTS, Shakira, and Madonna will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium on July 19. The Super Bowl-style announcement has split football's global fanbase sharply.
- FIFA confirmed BTS, Shakira, and Madonna will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show.
- The show takes place July 19 at MetLife Stadium during the traditional 15-minute break.
- Shakira's inclusion is largely welcomed; BTS and Madonna have proven more divisive.
- Critics accuse FIFA of 'Americanizing' football with a Super Bowl-style entertainment model.
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