Overview
- The halftime show, which took place on Sunday at MetLife Stadium during the Spain‑Argentina final, brought together Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, BTS, Coldplay, The Muppets and full orchestras in a multi‑segment production.
- BTS’s performance of “Dynamite,” highlighted by Jungkook emerging from the orchestra, drew widespread praise on social media and was one of the most celebrated moments of the broadcast.
- Multiple outlets reported the break lasted about 27 minutes and 19 seconds, well past the 15‑minute limit set out in IFAB’s laws of the game, prompting concerns about disrupted routines and player warming that commentators tied to increased injury risk.
- Organizers marketed the show as a Chris Martin‑curated Global Citizen event tied to FIFA’s education fund and modeled on Super Bowl spectacles, a choice that critics said felt out of place at football’s marquee match.
- The split reaction—some calling the production memorable and others calling it confusing or inappropriate—has focused attention on whether FIFA and refereeing bodies should clarify halftime rules and broadcasting plans for future tournaments.