Musical Explosion at the World Cup Final: A First-of-its-Kind Show with Madonna, Bieber, and BTS

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina offered not only tension on the pitch but also an unforgettable spectacle off it. For the first time in history, FIFA organized a large-scale musical show during halftime, borrowing the format of the popular American Super Bowl.

The spectacle began with a grand appearance by Madonna, who arrived at the stadium in an open-top car driven by Brazilian football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Following this, the stage was taken over by the duo The White Stripes, who performed their hit "Seven Nation Army" in an unusual collaboration with characters from "Sesame Street."

One of the biggest highlights was the participation of the Korean pop phenomenon group BTS, after which actor Jason Sudeikis appeared on stage, presenting his popular character Ted Lasso. He called Justin Bieber onto the stage, and the final chords of the show were delivered by Shakira and Burna Boy.

This new FIFA initiative also has a noble purpose – the proceeds from the musical performances will be directed toward the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.