The 2026 World Cup Halftime Show: A Spectacle or Substance? The inaugural World Cup halftime show was always going to be a gamble, but in many ways, it paid off.
Combining some of the biggest names in music with a sporting event that's arguably more about pageantry than competition seemed like a winning formula on paper.
However, as seen at MetLife Stadium, assembling a lineup that includes Madonna, BTS, and the Muppets can be tricky to balance spectacle with substance.