{"id":34850,"date":"2026-07-21T07:24:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=34850"},"modified":"2026-07-21T07:24:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:24:41","slug":"global-stars-unite-a-celebration-of-world-cup-final-performances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/global-stars-unite-a-celebration-of-world-cup-final-performances\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Stars Unite: A Celebration of World Cup Final Performances!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The night of July 19, 2026, ushered in the conclusion of the World Cup. A massive audience tuned in, cheering for either Argentina or Spain; ultimately, the latter claimed the prestigious trophy!<\/p>\n

Alongside the excitement of the match, fans experienced the inaugural Halftime Show. Chris Martin from Coldplay curated an eleven-minute medley that showcased multiple performers. Curious who they were? Let\u2019s take a closer look!<\/p>\n

WHO PERFORMED AT THE 2026 WORLD CUP FINAL?<\/h2>\n

Social media star IShowSpeed opened the show with an impressive start! His vibrant energy and coordination with the dancers created a visually captivating performance.<\/p>\n

He radiated confidence and displayed remarkable talent, particularly with his ball skills, catching and kicking with finesse.<\/p>\n

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Post Malone consistently wows audiences with his electrifying live shows, and this time was no exception as he donned a denim cowboy outfit and performed his latest track, Chrome Heartbreaker<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Next, the talented Swae Lee joined Post Malone once more to perform their collaboration, Sunflower<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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THE SECOND SET<\/h2>\n

The celebrations continued with another set of performances, featuring the talented Jennifer Hudson who, dressed in white, sang the US national anthem with style.<\/p>\n

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Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and Laura Pausini harmonized beautifully as they performed the FIFA anthem, Desire<\/em>, looking stunning in their coordinated blue outfits.<\/p>\n

The Spanish Brass took center stage to play the national anthem of Spain, while Maria Becerra delivered a moving rendition of Argentina\u2019s anthem.<\/p>\n

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THE FIFA HALFTIME SHOW<\/h2>\n

Performers gave it their all during the inaugural FIFA Halftime Show, produced by Global Citizen.<\/p>\n

Madonna delivered an electrifying performance, which was both nostalgic and thrilling, bringing Brazilian football legends Ronaldinho and Ronaldo on stage to excite the crowd.<\/p>\n

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Following her, BTS hit the stage, leading to Justin Bieber\u2019s acoustic version of his song, Everything Hallelujah<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Additionally, Shakira, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay, PS22 Chorus, and The Muppets made this inaugural FIFA Halftime Show truly memorable!<\/p>\n

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SHAKIRA\u2019S INCREDIBLE WORLD CUP RUN<\/h2>\n

One thing is for certain, Shakira is destined for World Cup appearances. Not only did she grace last night\u2019s Halftime Show, but she also performed at the opening ceremony on June 11, 2026. That same evening, our very own Tyla<\/a> showcased an exceptional performance.<\/p>\n

Back in 2010, the Colombian superstar teamed up with Freshlyground for the official World Cup anthem, Waka Waka<\/a><\/em>, produced for the tournament hosted in South Africa.<\/p>\n

This anthem soared in popularity and has become an iconic classic in African music long after its debut.<\/p>\n

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