2014 World Cup: The Closing Ceremony

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 13, 2014: Global stars like Shakira, Wyclef Jean, guitar legend Carlos Santana were the attractions at the closing ceremony of the 2014 World Cup held at Rio de Janeiro’s Estadio Maracana on July 13, 2014.

The ceremony also saw performances from Brazilian-born singers Alexandre Pires, Ivete Sangalo and Carlinhos Brown. It also had a combination of the cultural distinction of host nation Brazil with a nod to every country involved at the tournament.

 

 

A general view during the closing ceremony prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

 

 

Singer Ivete Sangalo performs during the closing ceremony prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

 

 

Carlos Santana, Wyclef Jean (with microphone), Carlinhos Brown, Alexandre Pires, Shakira (carrying her son Milan Pique), and Ivete Sangalo perform during the 2014 World Cup closing ceremony at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro July 13, 2014.

 

 

Dancers perform during the closing ceremony prior to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana on July 13, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.