#WorldCup

Trump and Xi met in Beijing for the first time in nine years. Microsoft poured $100B into OpenAI and became the supporting actor; Cerebras received $70B on day one. Hormuz entered week six. Cisco cut 4,000. ILLIT hit Billboard No. 1, CORTIS debuted at No. 3, and BTS is confirmed for the World Cup Final halftime stage.

FIFA confirms BTS, Madonna, and Shakira as co-headliners for the 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19 in New Jersey. What this lineup signals about K-pop's global standing.

The Strait of Hormuz was blockaded. The S&P 500 fell for a third straight week. Iran quit the World Cup. OpenAI released an AI that uses your computer. BTS is returning at Gwanghwamun.

Mar 16, 2026·

Jeong Jin Lee