World Cup final: 27-minute halftime show with BTS, Shakira, and Trump
The World Cup final halftime show lasted over 27 minutes, featuring artists including Shakira, BTS, Madonna, and the Muppets. Trump was seen in the box, and the match went into extra time.
The World Cup final in New Jersey featured a halftime show that lasted more than 27 minutes, raising concerns about player cooling and injury risk. The show included performances by Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS, Madonna, and Muppets characters Kermit and Miss Piggy. Conductor Gustavo Dudamel also performed with the New York Philharmonic.
US President Donald Trump was observed in the executive box, but his image was not shown on the stadium screen during the show. Attendees included Serena Williams and Zinedine Zidane.
Reader reactions to the show were mixed. One described it as "underwhelming and cringeworthy," while another praised Animal's drumming. Wayne Rooney called it "crap."
The show aimed to support FIFA's charity fund, with all artists performing for free. However, many questioned whether a halftime show is necessary for a World Cup final.
