- The World Cup closing ceremony featured performances from British singer Robbie Williams, Jennifer Hudson, and Post Malone, alongside a motivational speech by Tom Cruise.
- Robbie Williams performed his FIFA anthem 'Desire' with Nicole Scherzinger and Italian singer Laura Pausini, while Post Malone debuted a new song and sang 'Sunflower' with Swae Lee.
- The Super Bowl style halftime show was headlined by Madonna, who opened with her hit 'Music' and was joined by Brazilian football legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho.
- Other major acts during the halftime show included K-pop sensation BTS, Justin Bieber, and a joint performance by Shakira and Burna Boy of their anthem 'Dai Dai'.
- Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel led an orchestra, and the halftime spectacle, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, concluded with elementary school students from Staten Island.
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