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2026 World Cup Halftime Show: Ted Lasso, Shakira, Madonna, Animal, More

Updated: Jul 19, 2026 - 6:16 PM ET

Yes, Lamine Yamal and Spain stopped Lionel Messi and Argentina from repeating as World Cup champions on Sunday afternoon.

Concurrently, the 2026 World Cup final marked the first ever halftime show during a World Cup Final, with Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and Ted Lasso, among others, making an appearance during the show. All the while, there were countless celebrities and athletes from other sports on the premises for the World Cup final.

Here are the celebrities and athletes who appeared at New York New Jersey Stadium and the top moments from the 2026 World Cup final halftime show.

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5:23p ET

Gronk Does The Macarena

5:02p ET

The List Grows

4:43p ET

Shakira Wraps It Up

4:31p ET

Can't Get Enough Muppets

4:18p ET

Light It Up Like ...

4:12p ET

Ted Lasso Gets The Assist

4:09p ET

Madonna, Animal Begin The Show!

3:45p ET

A Chalamet Delivery

3:00p ET

Tom Cruise Address

2:52p ET

Doing The Anthem Honors

2:33p ET

The Legend Of Messi

2:09p ET

Post Malone, Swae Lee Performance

2:05p ET

Tom Holland Monologue

2:03p ET

Justin Bieber Arrives

1:59p ET

IShowSpeed Performance

1:55p ET

The Journey Continues ...

1:38p ET

Tom Cruise Gets Us Ready

1:33p ET

Jaxson Dart On-Site

1:29p ET

Matthew McConaughey Speaks

1:24p ET

Zlatan Is Scared of Helicopters

12:57p ET

Jenny Taft's Interview With President Trump

12:51p ET

Captain Approved

12:44p ET

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