The first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show took place at MetLife Stadium during the Argentina vs Spain final on Sunday.
Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, the 11-minute show featured performances by Madonna, Shakira and Burna Boy, Justin Bieber, BTS, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus with Coldplay. Sesame Street and Muppets characters also made special appearances.
Performances
Madonna opened the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show with her 2000 hit "Music." She was joined by Brazilian football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
The performance began with a pre-recorded roller rink sequence before Madonna entered MetLife Stadium on a dune buggy, singing, “Music, makes the people come together.”
Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel then led an orchestra in a performance of “Seven Nation Army” y The White Stripes, with Animal and other Muppets joining the fun.
BTS brought high energy to the field with "Dynamite," while Shakira and Burna Boy performed their World Cup anthem "Dai Dai."
{{/usCountry}}BTS brought high energy to the field with "Dynamite," while Shakira and Burna Boy performed their World Cup anthem "Dai Dai."
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The pre-match closing ceremony opened with a special performance of the US national anthem by Jennifer Hudson.
Post Malone headlined the star-studded event, which also featured performances by Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robbie Williams.
Streamer IShowSpeed performed his World Cup-themed song “Champions” while standing atop a stage designed to resemble the Empire State Building.
Actor Tom Cruise also made a special appearance with a motivational speech.
“Today only two teams remain: España!” Cruise said, pausing for cheers before adding, “y Argentina!”
“Let us celebrate a tournament that brought the world together,” he said.
(With inputs from AP)