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The World Cup Has Booked Its First Ever Halftime Show, but This Famously Grumpy Rockstar Is Less Than Thrilled

Noel Gallagher, devoted Man City fan, shared disdain for the flashiness of a World Cup halftime show.

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With the FIFA World Cup back in the U.S. for the first time since 1994, it seems that the tournament is taking a page out of the Super Bowl’s book. In a move that looks suspiciously like someone got their footballs confused, the 2026 final on July 19 will feature a first-ever halftime show.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is curating the concert. He added Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop group BTS to the lineup, with input from, apparently, The Muppets. The tournament kicks off on June 13, with matches held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Brazil and Morocco will face off in that first match.

However, this new halftime show business has left some diehard football fans feeling a little sour. For example, devoted Manchester City fan Noel Gallagher. Speaking with British radio show talkSport on June 10, the Oasis guitarist........

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