Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber break the internet with their performance at FIFA World Cup half-time show. Where to watch on OTT in India?

Spain may have lifted the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy after edging past Argentina 1-0 in a tense final, but the action off the pitch quickly became just as memorable. For the first time on such a grand scale, the World Cup final featured a power-packed half-time show with some of the biggest names in music and entertainment. From Madonna and BTS to Justin Bieber and Shakira, the 11-minute spectacle had fans flooding social media, with many calling it one of the most star-studded performances ever seen at a football match.

Spain clinches its second FIFA World Cup title

The final, played at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Sunday, ended with Spain defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win their second FIFA World Cup title. The victory sparked celebrations across Spain, with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) hailing another historic achievement for La Roja.

While football remained the main attraction, the halftime entertainment soon became one of the biggest talking points of the night.


Madonna kicks off a star-studded show
The halftime show opened in dramatic fashion with Madonna taking centre stage. The pop icon performed a refreshed version of her classic hit Music before moving into Danceteria, a track from her latest album Confessions II. Making an unforgettable entrance, Madonna travelled through the stadium's underground tunnels in a golf cart driven by Brazilian football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.

Gustavo Dudamel, BTS and a surprise Ted Lasso appearance
The energy shifted as renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel led a grand orchestral performance of Seven Nation Army. He was joined by musicians from the New York Philharmonic, Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, celebrated Iranian violinist Bijan Mortazavi and even The Muppets' iconic house band, The Electric Mayhem.

One of the night's biggest surprises came when BTS appeared to perform a portion of their global hit Dynamite. Although the performance lasted only a few moments, fans were thrilled, especially since the group had reportedly been in Paris less than 24 hours earlier.

The entertainment continued with actors Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt appearing in character as Ted Lasso and Coach Beard. The duo humorously delivered a motivational speech to Justin Bieber before the singer stepped onto the stage.

Justin Bieber, Shakira and Burna Boy close the show
Justin Bieber performed Everything Hallelujah. His appearance came just months after his widely discussed performance at Coachella earlier this year.

The show concluded with Shakira and Burna Boy performing Dai Dai, the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Their energetic finale brought together music, dance and football in a celebration that had fans around the world talking long after the final whistle.

With Madonna, BTS, Bieber, Shakira, Burna Boy and several surprise appearances packed into just 11 minutes, many viewers described the halftime show as one of the most ambitious live productions ever staged during a football World Cup final.

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India

Indian football fans who missed the final or want to catch the tournament's biggest moments can stream FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live on the ZEE5 app and website. The matches are also available on the Unite8 Sports television network, including its HD channels.

For viewers who prefer free-to-air television, selected World Cup matches are being broadcast on DD Sports, making the tournament accessible to a wider audience across the country.

The final proved that FIFA's biggest night was about much more than football.