TVTV NewsFIFA World CupLIVEUpdated just nowFIFA have introduced the first ever half time show in a World Cup final as a bumper roster including Shakira and Justin Bieber are to perform to the sold out New Jersey crowd during an extended breakShakira will be part of the halftime show(Image: AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)FIFA World Cup 2026 is to bring the curtain down in epic fashion at the closing ceremony in New Jersey.While the organisation's decision to allow this year's final to have a 30 minute half time interval caused controversy - and broke rules - it has been brought in to allow a huge roster and music talent entertain the MetLife Stadium crowd and the millions watching at home.As the curtain closes on an epic tournament, Argentina and Spain fight it out to be crowned world champions - many will also tune in to see the music talent at work. With an impressive closing ceremony planned, the extended half-time show is also eagerly anticipated.Despite breaking rules, FIFA said: "Echoing the spirit of the opening ceremonies, which welcomed the world to the greatest stage in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the closing ceremony will bring the FIFA World Cup 2026 full circle through music, culture and football, before we kick off the highly anticipated match that will crown the champions of this groundbreaking tournament."Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin curated the half-time show and assembled a star-studded cast of co-headliners. Shakira and Burna Boy, who co-wrote the anthem for this World Cup, will both feature.And there is also time in the jam-packed show for pop legends Madonna and Justin Bieber, K-pop sensations BTS and Venezuelan orchestra conductor Gustavo Dudamel, of the prestigious New York Philharmonic, to perform.Like this story? 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