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The World Cup final kicked off with a surprise halftime show—yes, you heard that right—drawing comparisons to the Super Bowl and sparking debate over American influence. Before the game, IShowSpeed’s viral performance of “Champions” went over the heads of the live crowd, who stayed eerily silent. Then came the big acts: Jennifer Hudson sang the anthem, Robbie Williams teamed up with Pausini and Scherzinger for “Desire,” and Madonna rocked the stage atop a soccer legend-driven vehicle. The Muppets, BTS, Shakira & Burna Boy, and Coldplay all took turns delivering high-energy hits—though Justin Bieber’s acoustic moment fell flat. Even critics like Wayne Rooney weren’t sold, but overall, the show proved it belonged in the final, blending global stars and surprise moments into a spectacle that kept fans talking.

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