World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show – what to know

Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final as musicians perform before kickoff and during the half-time break.

Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

The 2026 World Cup’s spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport – and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.

Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

The 2026 World Cup’s spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport – and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.

Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

The 2026 World Cup’s spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport – and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.

Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

The 2026 World Cup’s spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport – and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.

Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

The 2026 World Cup’s spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport – and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.

Why the World Cup half-time show may be a taste of things to come

The 2026 World Cup’s spectacle is creating debate about the place of music in sport – and how it could infiltrate other tournaments.