Football’s biggest tournament is no longer only about the 90 minutes. Opening ceremonies, official songs and celebrity appearances shape how each World Cup is remembered beyond the pitch.
The report says the latest argument has also been fueled by fresh talk of a possible 2026 World Cup halftime appearance. That remains unconfirmed, but the connection is obvious: once an artist is attached to a major football moment, every future tournament rumor carries extra weight.
This is not just a technical complaint. For fans, metadata can define how a performance is remembered, searched and commercially framed.
That matters for too. The governing body has spent years turning the World Cup into a cultural event with reach far beyond traditional football audiences.
Until there is an official update, the 2026 halftime speculation should stay in the rumor category. But the reaction around “Dreamers” already shows the next World Cup conversation will not be limited to hosts, stadiums and star players. Watch for two things: whether the credit issue is addressed publicly, and whether gives any formal shape to its entertainment plans for 2026.