Pop superstar Madonna and Justin Bieber have entertained the thousands of spectators at the 2026 World Cup halftime show.
Madonna sung her hit song Music – seeming to appear from tunnels under the arena. Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira also wowed the crowds.
Earlier, a range of performances began the sporting event’s closing ceremony, including Jennifer Hudson singing the national anthem and a speech from actor Tom Cruise.
Streamer IShowSpeed took to the field at the New York New Jersey Stadium first, alongside drummers and dancers in vibrant tracksuits.
Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and Italian Singer Laura Pausini also performed together, while rapper and singer Post Malone also performed his hit song Wow.
More than 80,000 fans, celebrities and foreign dignitaries are expected to have packed the stadium for Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina.
