Argentina and Spain meet in historic World Cup final with star-studded halftime show
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The FIFA World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and Spain took place on 19 July, marking the first-ever final meeting between the two nations and featuring the first halftime show in FIFA history. The occasion drew significant attention not only for the football but for its entertainment element, with broadcasters and streaming platforms detailing extensive coverage options for viewers wanting to watch both the match and the accompanying performance.
The match kicked off at 12pm PT/3pm ET on Fox, with an 11-minute halftime show curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin taking place roughly 45 minutes to an hour into the game, between 12:45pm and 1pm PT. The performance was co-headlined by Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber, with additional appearances from Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel and his orchestra, the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay, and Sesame Street and Muppets characters. Coverage was available via Fox and Telemundo (Spanish-language), and streamed through DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Fox One and Peacock, several of which offered free trials for new subscribers.
- Argentina beat Spain in first-ever World Cup final between the two nations
- First-ever FIFA final halftime show featured Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Bieber
- Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, broadcast on Fox and multiple streamers
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Argentina and Spain are two of international football's most successful teams, but before this match they had never faced each other in a World Cup final. Argentina went into the game as the reigning champions, while Spain's route to the final marked a notable achievement for a side building on recent tournament form. The match itself was played on 19 July.
The final also featured something new for the tournament: FIFA's first-ever halftime show, bringing a large-scale entertainment element to a World Cup final for the first time. The show involved multiple well-known musicians and performers, curated by a member of the band Coldplay, and ran for around 11 minutes during the interval.
The combination of a landmark sporting fixture and a major entertainment production meant the event was widely covered across television and streaming services, reflecting its appeal to both football fans and a broader entertainment audience.
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- The Hollywood Reporter — Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira Headline Jam-Packed First-Ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show
- Rolling Stone — Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, BTS Deliver Electric Halftime Set at World Cup Final
- Billboard — Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber & More Take Over FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show
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Originally published by The Hollywood Reporter as “How to Livestream the World Cup Halftime Show With BTS, Bieber, Madonna and Shakira”.