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Trump show offers fitting fever-dream end to a World Cup of excess and damage
The 2026 World Cup ended fittingly for a tournament defined by spectacle over substance, as Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino jointly presented the trophy to Spain’s captain Rodri following the final in New Jersey. Spain’s victory over Argentina was framed by observers as a triumph of collective team ethos over the individual-focused, celebrity-driven culture that…
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FIFA introduces first World Cup final halftime show featuring global stars
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured football’s first-ever official halftime show, staged on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The 11-minute performance brought together a striking line-up of global stars, including Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Burna Boy and the Muppets, reflecting a deliberate push…
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Spain Captures 2026 World Cup Title with Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, defeating Argentina 1-0 at New York New Jersey Stadium. The match remained tightly contested throughout normal play before a breakthrough came in extra time, giving Spain control
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At the World Cup of superstars, a team take home the trophy | Sid Lowe
Spain won the 2026 World Cup, beating 10-man Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium, with substitute Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The victory capped an near-flawless tournament for the European champions, who conceded just a single goal throughout the competition, and is being framed as vindication…
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Spain beat Argentina in dominant World Cup final win
Spain have been confirmed as 2026 World Cup champions after beating holders Argentina 1-0 in a final marked by near-total Spanish control rather than dramatic end-to-end action. Substitute Ferran Torres struck the decisive goal in the 105th minute of extra time, turning in a deflected shot for his first strike of the tournament, as Spain…
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How Similar Was the World Cup Halftime Show to the Super Bowl?
Did FIFA offer reheated nachos or create a fresh flavor?
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It’s Giuliani (extra) time
Andrew Giuliani, executive director of the White House task force for the 2026 World Cup and son of former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he hoped the final between Spain and Argentina would go to extra time. His remarks underlined the scale of anticipation around the match, which was expected to be a major…
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BTS bring Dynamite energy to World Cup final halftime show
BTS headlined a segment of the halftime show at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, performing their 2020 hit “Dynamite” on Sunday 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium (the rebranded MetLife Stadium). The show, produced by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, brought together multiple headline acts…
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The 2026 FIFA Halftime Show Was a Spectacular, Chaotic Mess
The FIFA World Cup Final held its first-ever halftime show on 19 July 2026, a sprawling production featuring Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber and the Muppets among many others. FIFA extended the usual 15-minute interval to up to 30 minutes to accommodate the scale of the performance, marking a significant departure from the tournament’s 96-year…