The World Cup Finals Halftime Show Was Absurd
Stereogum • • sports
Key Points:
- Post Malone opened the FIFA World Cup pre-ceremony wearing a T-shirt with the message "I Just Hope That Both Teams Have Fun," setting a tone of low expectations for the event.
- The World Cup final was marked by a slow, cautious game and an overly long halftime show that disrupted the match's rhythm.
- The halftime entertainment featured a bizarre mix of performers including Muppets, children’s choirs, Gustavo Dudamel’s orchestra, and artists like Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber, but the overall production felt uneven and disconnected.
- Shakira and Burna Boy's performance of the official World Cup anthem "Dai Dai" was a highlight, bringing energy and fun to the show, unlike much of the rest of the halftime spectacle.
- Critics argue that FIFA overemphasized spectacle over quality, resulting in an embarrassing and tone-deaf final event.
