In a memorable moment at the 2026 World Cup Final halftime show, former Serie A legends Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, who made a return to Italian football with Ravenna, chauffeured Madonna onto the field.
Arriving at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Madonna was driven in a buggy by Ronaldo, the former Inter forward, while Ronaldinho, a former player for Milan, accompanied him.
Ronaldo and Ronaldinho Kick Off the World Cup Show
Last month, Ronaldinho made headlines by returning to the sport at age 46, signing with Serie C club Ravenna after coming out of retirement .
Following their entrance, the two icons welcomed fellow performers like Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira, and The Muppets onto the stage.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – JULY 19: RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook of BTS perform during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina on July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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The halftime show was a new addition championed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, drawing inspiration from the American Superbowl, where the halftime spectacle often eclipses the game itself.
Spain and Argentina were tied at 0-0 at halftime, marking the longest break in World Cup history at 27 minutes.