World Cup Halftime Show Sparks Debate | Rock Music News

The World Cup Final is turning heads — and not for the right reasons. For the first time ever, a halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira, and BTS is set to rock the stadium, sparking outrage from purists like Robert Smith of The Cure, who calls it “bread and circuses.” Critics argue this marks the sport’s descent into spectacle over soccer, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends it as a groundbreaking cultural moment meant to unite music, sport, and global values. Despite the backlash, the show is going ahead — a bold gamble to redefine the final’s legacy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d514dfdfa6b225d