Madonna opens World Cup final with "Music" as Bieber's performance draws criticism
Madonna opened the World Cup final half-time show with her 2000 hit "Music" alongside Brazilian legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Justin Bieber's performance of "Everything Hallelujah" notably slowed the show's tempo, drawing criticism from England great Wayne Rooney, who called it "crap" on the BBC. Shakira, BTS, and Coldplay's Chris Martin later revived the energy.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 20:34 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 20:40 UTC
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