Pop stars perform at World Cup final half-time show

Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS performed during the half-time show at the World Cup final. The performances lasted 27 minutes and 22 seconds, exceeding the 15-minute maximum set by International Football Association Board rules. Madonna sang her hit song Music and appeared from tunnels under the arena with Brazilian football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.

Shakira reunited with Nigerian musician Burna Boy on stage, continuing a collaboration that began at the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City last month. BTS performed as part of their return from a three-year music hiatus after completing mandatory military service in South Korea.

Justin Bieber played guitar during his segment of the show.

closing ceremony performances Jennifer Hudson sang the U.S. national anthem before kick-off. Streamer IShowSpeed appeared on the field with drummers and dancers in colorful tracksuits. Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and Italian singer Laura Pausini performed together, while Post Malone sang his hit song Wow.

Actor Tom Cruise spoke to the crowd after the performances. "From every corner of the globe, we have witnessed greatness, and we have shared in moments of joy," he said. " Italian singer Laura Pausini told the BBC she had goosebumps when Williams invited her to sing alongside him.

attendance Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet attended the match, along with Beyonce and Jay-Z. British-Argentine actress Anya Taylor-Joy was also present with her husband Malcolm McRae.