Top Performances Cap Off 2026 World Cup Final

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final was not only a historic sporting event between Spain and Argentina but also a grand spectacle of musical performances. FIFA spared no expense, assembling a star-studded lineup for the halftime show, aiming to rival the scale of the Super Bowl.

Before the match, influencer IShowSpeed kicked off the entertainment, followed by rappers Post Malone and Swae Lee, who performed their 2018 hit "Sunflower." The halftime break featured a diverse array of artists, including Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, and Laura Pausini, who performed the song "Desire" together. Argentine singer María Becerra performed her country's anthem as the players took the field.

Madonna, the queen of pop, launched the halftime performance with her iconic song "Music," accompanied by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Following Madonna's act, Venezuelan conductor Rafael Dudamel led an orchestral rendition of "Seven Nation Army." The South Korean band BTS performed their hit "Dynamite," while actor Jason Sudeikis, in character as Ted Lasso, introduced Justin Bieber, who performed "Hallelujah" on guitar.

Shakira, a recurring artist at World Cup events, delivered a performance of this year's anthem, "Dai dai," accompanied by her dancers and Nigerian rapper Burna Boy. The article notes that the list of performers was extensive, including other stars like Justin Bieber and Shakira, highlighting FIFA's commitment to a high-caliber entertainment experience.