‘Everything was a challenge’: How geopolitics became the World Cup halftime’s biggest hurdle

Following the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, producer Hugh Evans of Global Citizen reveals how visas, geopolitical tensions, health restrictions, and cross-border logistics exposed the hidden costs of delivering a truly global production for one of the most-watched live performances of all time.

Produced by Global Citizen in partnership with Live Nation and Done + Dusted, and curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, the 350-performer spectacle lasted just 11 minutes on Sunday (19 July), ahead of Spain’s 1-0 victory…

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