
- Jul 20
FIFA's first World Cup final halftime show runs 27 minutes, draws mixed reactions for Madonna, Bieber and BTS
The FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina featured the tournament's first halftime show, a Super Bowl-style production at MetLife Stadium that ran more than 27 minutes and generated over $100 million for education programmes.

- Jun 11
Mexico opens 2026 World Cup with 2-0 win over South Africa after glittering Azteca ceremony
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, followed by a 2-0 victory for the co-hosts against South Africa in the tournament's first match.
