FIFA World Cup 2026 amazed viewers and its fans with a rocking half-time show including the stunning performances by various renowned artists. The lineage of artists that entertained the crowd consisted of big names as Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, Tom Cruise, Madonna, COLDPLAY, etc.
The Africans owned the stage as Afrostar Burna Boy sang the 2026 FIFA Anthem ‘Dai Dai’ along with Shakira and the ‘Ghetto Kids’ from Uganda got to perform on stage live as promised by Shakira.
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The July 19th Finale match of FIFA World Cup 2026 was observed between Argentina v/s Spain, where Spain won the trophy scoring 1-0 against Argentina in the second half. The world has gone crazy and celebrating this happiness in a grand way.
Spain has made World Cup history, becoming the first nation ever to hold both the men’s and women’s World Cup titles at the same time. The men beat Argentina in New Jersey on July 19, while the women have held their own trophy since winning it in 2023.
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Also, Spain earned the World Cup’s first championship rings. FIFA introduced the rings alongside the trophy and medals for 2026. The team secured 30 individually numbered and custom-fitted rings for the winning squad and staff.
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The licensed edition contains 2,026 rings. The remaining 1,996 are offered to fans for $12,000 each. Each uses 18-karat gold, 89 diamonds and 36 sapphires, with Spain’s identity added to one side.
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This year’s World Cup Finale served fans with various raged highlights, and some of them are:
Shakira kept the Promise
The Ghetto Kids from Uganda actually performed live on with Shakira during the half-time show on the final match day. The artist rocked the venue with 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem ‘Dai Dai’ and made the whole arena dance along with them.
Shakira praised the Ghetto Kids from Uganda and said, “The kids have changed our lives. Spending time with them has been magical and has taught us so much! I’m so happy to finally have them here in NY to dance with me at the World Cup Final!!”
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She was accompanied by co-singer Burna Boy, the Afrostar of this era, who made this song a big hit with his composition. It was a grand performance delivered by the artists.
This is for the fourth time Shakira performed on FIFA World Cup 2026, it all started ten years ago when she first performed in 2006, then in 2010, an in 2014.
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BTS set the light on fire with Dynamite
The sensational K-Pop band BTS has made their comeback this year after completing military service and delivered the most-awaited performance during the half-time show with their breathtaking performance on Grammy Award Winning song ‘Dynamite’.
Though the list of the artists performing on the finale was unveiled earlier, yet the fans were dying to see BTS 7-stars dancing together during the show.
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BTS took the stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, supporting the colours of Korea’s Red Devils, turning the tournament’s first-ever half-time show into a tribute to the national team’s fans.
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iShowSpeed had an unforgettable moment after meeting BTS. The popular streamer shared smiles and greetings with the global K-pop superstars at one of the biggest sporting events in the world, creating a crossover that quickly got fans talking online. Football, music, and internet culture all came together on one unforgettable stage.
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It’s All About Unity and Love
After the pre-match half-time show Hollywood Star Tom Cruise appeared out of the Fireworks for the closing ceremony and announced that football ‘Belongs us to the World’ and asked to maintain the ‘Unity’.
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As American music band COLDPLAY urged to ‘Believe in Love’ and sand their hit song ‘Sky Full of Stars’.
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Other than these artists, Justin Bieber gave an acoustic performance on ‘Hallelujah’. Katy Perry performed Wonder at the Opening Ceremony of FIFA World Cup 2026 in Los Angeles.
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Popstar Madonna kicked off the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final half-time show with a medley of her 2000 hit Music blended with elements of ‘Disco Inferno’ and her single ‘Danceteria’.
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K-pop animation movie star of ‘Golden’ EJAE performed for billions at the FIFA 2026 opening. Post Malone and Swae Lee performed ‘Sunflower’.
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World Cup Moments that Won Hearts of All
King Felipe holding the trophy with Lamine Yamal and Princess Leonor and Princess Sofía at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium made headlines.
They made their first appearance as little princesses holding the 2010 World Cup, and now to young people celebrating Spain’s victory in 2026. People are calling them the new generation of real football fans.
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The proudest fan in the stadium was Lamine Yamal’s three-year-old younger brother ‘Keyne’. The internet is going crazy over his cuteness as he feels proud to see his brother receiving the FIFA World Cup winner’s medal after Spain’s victory. Keyne, couldn’t control his excitement from the stands and came running to the ground.
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A 19-year-old advertisement of famous player Messi and Lamine Yamal has gone viral. Where Messi can be seen bathing the little Yamal in a tub, as people stated that it was the beginning of making a champion back then.
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Netizens stated that, now at 19, Lamine Yamal has already won the greatest prize in football. Spain did not simply win another World Cup. The world just watched a new era begin.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi had an emotional moment after Spain secured the FIFA World Cup victory.
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Spain’s World Champions Take Over Lady Liberty. The national team appeared inside the crown of the Statue of Liberty and celebrated their World Cup victory high above New York as the trophy was raised over the city.
People across the harbour stopped to film the unexpected celebration, while close-up footage of the players inside Lady Liberty quickly spread across social media. One of New York’s most iconic landmarks had become the ultimate stage for Spain’s champions.
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All in whole the world celebrated Spain’s victory with open heart and shared greetings upon their win. It was a continuous win secured in the same century and Spain has graved its name in the history by triumphing the trophy.
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