A cavalcade of international stars headlined the World Cup's first-ever halftime final show
The World Cup final featured a star-studded halftime show with performances from artists like Madonna and Coldplay, alongside various celebrity cameos. The spectacle focused on themes of unity and togetherness, despite a lack of a clear narrative structure.
Why it matters
This event marks a significant shift in sports entertainment, as FIFA attempts to mirror the high-production halftime shows popularized by the American Super Bowl.
As of halftime, the World Cup final Sunday was still anybody's game, with Argentina and Spain tied 0-0. But there's been one winner already – if for nothing but sheer logistics: FIFA managed to pull off its first-ever World Cup final halftime show, featuring a parade of many of the biggest names in music, from Madonna to Coldplay.
The organizers summoned big names from six continents, and oh boy, did they show up to represent.
Plus the eternally lovable Muppets including Kermit and Miss Piggy , the viral dance troupe Ghetto Kids from Kampala, Uganda, who danced with Shakira, and children from Staten Island's PS22 Chorus , who closed out the show singing with Martin.
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