Trump, Bieber and Shakira - a World Cup final like never before
Summary
Spain won the 2026 World Cup final by beating Argentina with a goal in extra time. The event had a historic half-time show featuring major music stars and appearances by President Donald Trump and actor Tom Cruise.Key Facts
- Spain won the World Cup for the second time by defeating Argentina after extra time.
- The half-time break was the longest ever at 27 minutes and included performances by Madonna, BTS, Coldplay, Shakira, and Justin Bieber.
- Justin Bieber performed an acoustic song called "Everything Hallelujah" during the half-time show.
- President Donald Trump attended the final but had not been at any previous matches during the tournament.
- Trump arrived in a helicopter and was seen with FIFA President Gianni Infantino before the match.
- Trump had previously asked FIFA to review a red card given to US player Folarin Balogun, which was overturned so Balogun could play later in the tournament.
- Actor Tom Cruise gave a speech before the match started.
- The closing ceremony featured music and dancing similar to past World Cup finals.
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