A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show

NPR News Sunday 19 July 2026, 21:29 UTC By Anastasia Tsioulcas 1 min read

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With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.(Image credit: Mauro Pimentel)

With President Trump in attendance, an all-superstar lineup that included Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Burna Boy felt a little more political than it might have otherwise.

(Image credit: Mauro Pimentel)

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