Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and more are set to perform during the first ever halftime show in FIFA World Cup final history.
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7 sourcesMadonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
Why Is Everyone Talking About the FIFA World Cup Halftime Show?
A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show
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8 sourcesWorld Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
Inside the backstage frenzy during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
First World Cup halftime show draws mixed reactions for Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna performances
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3 articlesMadonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira Headline Jam-Packed First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
How to Livestream the World Cup Halftime Show With BTS, Bieber, Madonna and Shakira
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The story so far
2 developments- Jul 18Only center coverage:Who's performing at the World Cup final halftime show? See the star-studded lineup
- Jul 19Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber
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Quiet for 90 daysLast development · Jul 19 — Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage, along with BTS and Bieber