Halftime Hijinks: Can Soccer's Biggest Stage Be Saved by Pop?
The news that Shakira, Madonna, and BTS will headline the first ever halftime show at the World Cup final has sparked a mix of excitement and trepidation among soccer fans.
The traditional 15 minute interlude between the two halves of a match is about to be transformed into a pop spectacle. For decades, the halftime break was sacrosanct – a time for teams to regroup without distractions.