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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JULY 19: Ronaldinho, Madonna and Ronaldo perform during the Topps Final Halftime Show in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) (FIFA via Getty Images)
And just like that, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has almost come and gone, with just the final to go before a new (or recurring) winner is declared.
After five weeks and 104 matches between 48 teams, ultimately Spain and Argentina will come head to head this Sunday, July 19, with the match airing live from Met Life Stadium in New Jersey on Fox and Telemundo at 3pm ET.
The game will make for a wild, full circle moment for Argentina's Lionel Messi and Spain's Lamine Yamal, who first "met" when the latter was only five months old and the Inter Miami CF player, then 20, bathed him for a charity photoshoot.
The final match alsos feature a star-studded, debut halftime show, featuring co-headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS, curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in collaboration with Global citizen.
Follow along for all of the day's action, from soccer latest to star sightings, and the best moment from the once-every-four-years event.
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© Getty ImagesLamine Yamal arrives
Lamine, who is 19 years old, arrived at Met Life stadium decked out in Gucci accessories ahead of the big game.
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© Getty ImagesMessi in the building
Messi was seen walking the hallways of the stadium alongside his teammate Rodrigo De Paul.
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© Getty ImagesTrumps in attendance
Donald and Melania Trump are watching the match alongside Prime Minister Mark Carney and his wife Diana Fox Carney, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and his wife Leena Al Ashqar, and Spain's King Felipe VI and Spain's Queen Letizia.
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© Getty ImagesMick Jagger
The Rolling Stones rockstar posed solo on the FIFA Gold Carpet ahead of the game.
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© Getty ImagesLuciana Barroso and Matt Damon
The actor, who is celebrating the release of The Odyssey, and his wife are among the celebrities in attendance.
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© Getty ImagesJavier Bardem
Spaniard Javier is in attendance to root for his home team.
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© Getty ImagesAlejandra Silva & Richard Gere
The Pretty Woman actor is in attendance with his wife Alejandra, who is from Spain.
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© Getty ImagesJon Hamm
The Mad Men actor, who has proudly accepted the nickname "Juan Jamón," is also in attendance, though he did not appear to declare which team he's supporting.
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© Getty ImagesJalen Brunson & Ali Brunson Marks
New York Knicks superstar Jalen attended with his wife Ali, weeks after scoring the Knicks' first championship win in 53 years. Knicks foe Victor Wembanyama was also in attendance.
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© Getty ImagesChloe Malle
The Vogue editor was another one of New York City's mainstays to step out for the game.
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© Getty ImagesKylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet
Sports event front row mainstays Kylie and Timothée were seen packing on the PDA sitting in a box with Timothée's father Marc Chalamet, Peso Pluma, Zinedine Zidane, Brittany Mahomes, and more.
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© FIFA via Getty ImagesMadonna
Football legends Ronaldinho and Ronaldo joined Madonna for a spectacular Topps Final Halftime Show. The trio took centre stage with Madonna belting out her hit 'Music'.
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© Getty ImagesJustin Bieber
Justin Bieber performed a special version of 'Everything Hallelujah' incorporating the words 'World Cup' into the song.
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© Getty ImagesShakira
Shakira and her dancers were a riot of joyous colour as she ran onto the pitch barefoot and performed during the half-time show.
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© Getty ImagesBTS
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook of BTS performing 'Dynamite' from their album BE.
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© AFP via Getty ImagesBeyonce and Jay-Z
Jay-Z and Beyonce were spotted in the crowd, clapping for the players.
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© FOX Sports via Getty ImagesPost Malone
Post Malone headlined the Closing Ceremony at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He performed a three-song set before the championship match.
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© AFP via Getty ImagesBeckhams and Tom Cruise
Victoria and David Beckham watching the match with son Cruz, Jackie Apostel, Kim Turnbull and Tom Cruise.
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