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Published July 19, 2026 at 4:52 PM ET · Updated July 20, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET

Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber perform at World Cup event

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber performed at a World Cup half-time show. The artists appeared together on stage during the event.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when BBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 23 hr ago from Breitbart. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Breitbart 23 hr ago
Watch: Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber Take the World Cup Stage

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

BBC News 1 d ago
Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at World Cup half-time show

Coverage timeline

Jul 19, 4:52 PM ET
1 d ago
BBC News
Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS perform at World Cup half-time show
Jul 19, 10:00 PM ET
23 hr ago
Breitbart
Watch: Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber Take the World Cup Stage
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