Star-studded half-time show caps World Cup final in New Jersey
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A BBC Sport video captured the star-studded half-time show that closed the World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, staged as Argentina met Spain in the tournament's showpiece match. Performers including Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira entertained the crowd, reflecting the scale of production now attached to football's biggest fixture and the global attention it commands beyond the pitch itself.
The show also featured special appearances from football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, pairing sporting nostalgia with the pop spectacle. The clip, published by BBC Sport as part of its wider World Cup final coverage, was made available to UK users only.
- Star-studded half-time show held at World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey
- Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira performed for the crowd
- Ronaldo and Ronaldinho made special guest appearances
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Argentina and Spain contested the World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with the match itself the main draw of the day. As is traditional for such a high-profile fixture, organisers put on a large half-time show to entertain the global television audience and the crowd inside the stadium.
The half-time performance featured a line-up of well-known music acts, including Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and Shakira, alongside guest appearances from former footballers Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. These productions have become a regular feature of major international tournaments, blending sport and entertainment to widen the event's appeal beyond football fans alone.
The scale of the show reflects the level of attention a World Cup final attracts worldwide, with broadcasters such as BBC Sport providing extensive coverage of both the match and its surrounding spectacle.
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- Variety — Tom Cruise and Half of Hollywood Light Up the 2026 World Cup Final
- The Guardian — Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for
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Originally published by BBC Sport as “Stars shine at the World Cup final half-time show”.