Sporting KC II 1:0 Minnesota United II 
Alianza Lima 2:1 Sport Huancayo 
Independiente del Valle 6:1 Emelec 
Blooming 1:0 Real Tomayapo 
Real Monarchs 2:4 Tacoma Defiance 
Ballard 4:3 Colorado Storm 
Sagan Tosu 7:1 Verspah Oita 
Hapoel Petah Tikva 1:1 Bnei Yehuda 
Kalighat Club 1:1 United 
NA Suruchi Sangha 0:0 Calcutta Police 
Spaeri 0:1 Samgurali 
Luunja 5:4 Tallinna Kalev II 
Jwaaya FC 2:0 Al Ahed 
Turku PS 1:3 Ilves 
FS Jelgava 0:1 Rīgas FS 
Transinvest 2 2:2 Neptūną Klaipėda 
KPV-j 1:1 Rops 
Corvinul Hunedoara 3:0 Csikszereda 
Suduva Marijampole 5:1 Hegelmann Litauen 
Mariehamn 0:2 Lahti 
Super Nova 2:0 Grobiņa 
Tukums II 2:0 Rīgas FS II 
Molinos El Pirata 3:2 U. San Martin 
Velden 0:4 Wolfsberger AC 
Slavia Sofia 0:0 CSKA Sofia 
Rotor Volgograd 1:0 Ska-khabarovsk 
Kalmar FF 2:2 Malmo FF 
Orgryte IS 0:0 Djurgardens IF 
Norrby IF 3:1 GIF Sundsvall 
São Caetano 1:2 São José EC 
The 2026 World Cup final will be remembered for a lot more than just the game. From an appearance by former President Donald Trump to a halftime show that lasted longer than the first half itself, the event was packed with surprises. Music stars like Justin Bieber and Shakira also performed, making it a night nobody will forget.
Politics and Pop Stars Take Center Stage
One of the biggest moments came when Donald Trump walked onto the field before the match. Fans cheered and booed at the same time, but it definitely got everyone talking. Later, Justin Bieber and Shakira delivered show-stopping performances during an extended halftime break.
- Trump appeared alongside FIFA officials and waved to the crowd.
- Bieber sang a medley of his hits, including a new remix of "Sorry."
- Shakira closed the halftime show with a high-energy dance routine featuring her classic World Cup anthem.
The Longest Halftime in Football History
The halftime show stretched on for nearly 30 minutes – the longest ever in a World Cup final. That gave fans extra time to grab snacks and talk about what they saw. But it also meant players had to stay warm and focused while waiting to get back on the field. Some critics said it hurt the flow of the game, while others thought it was worth it for the entertainment.
What It Means for Future Tournaments
This final showed that the World Cup is about more than just sports. Big events like this can bring together music, politics, and soccer in ways that create unforgettable moments. Future tournaments might try to copy this formula, adding even more star power and spectacle. Whether you liked it or not, the 2026 final proved that the World Cup is a global party – and everyone’s invited.