World Cup's First-Ever Half-Time Show: Hit or Miss?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final didn’t just crown Spain as champions, it also made history by introducing the tournament’s first-ever Super Bowl-style half-time show. While many football fans were sceptical before kick-off, the 11-minute spectacle featured an all-star line-up including Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy, Coldplay and even The Muppets, transforming the traditional half-time break into a major entertainment event.

Highlights included BTS’s energetic performance, Shakira and Burna Boy’s rendition of the tournament anthem Dai Dai, and a colourful finale led by Coldplay. However, Justin Bieber’s slower acoustic performance was seen as a momentum killer, and critics questioned whether football needed such an American-inspired spectacle in the first place.

Despite attracting criticism from football traditionalists, the show has sparked debate over whether half-time entertainment should become a permanent fixture at future World Cups. While some fans felt it distracted from the sport, others argued the star-studded production successfully brought a new level of global entertainment to football’s biggest stage. What do you recon? The Final Half Time Show… Hit or Miss?