Billboard's report from the 2026 World Cup Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, rounds up notable moments fans may have missed on television, from an all-Spanish-language final between Spain and Argentina to a star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show. The piece highlights the scale and spectacle surrounding the match, including the first-ever World Cup halftime performance and the presence of celebrities and, controversially, US President Donald Trump, who presented the trophy afterwards.

Key details include a straightforward transit operation from Penn Station despite a steep $98 round-trip fare, overshadowed by a chaotic media re-accreditation process caused by heightened security for Trump's attendance. The closing ceremony featured Post Malone and Swae Lee performing "Sunflower", while the halftime show packed performers including Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Burna Boy, Coldplay and Justin Bieber into an 11-minute set. Celebrities spotted in the crowd included Sofia Vergara, Will Ferrell, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna, with Beyoncé and Jay-Z shown on the big screen after half-time.