# It’s a Crowded and Contested World Cup Halftime Show

- Published: 2026-07-18T09:01:03Z
- Updated: 2026-07-19T04:41:03Z
- Section: Arts
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/arts/music/world-cup-halftime-show.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Arts
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Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS and more will perform in a new tournament festivity. Soccer purists aren’t singing praises.

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