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Colombian pop sensation Shakira , Mexican guitarist Carlos Santana, Brazilian singer Ivete Sangalo and a samba school lead the musical entertainment at Sunday's World Cup closing ceremony.
The show started at 6.15pm (UK time).
Following the opening song, Shakira performed at her third World Cup , and sang "La La La (Brazil 2014)" alongside home favorite Carlinhos Brown.
Four years ago in South Africa, Shakira sang "Waka Waka" and four years before that in Germany she performed her hit "Hips Don't Lie".
The opening ceremony on 12 June at Sao Paulo's Corinthians Arena starred rapper Pitbull, singer Jennifer Lopez and Brazil's Claudia Leitte.
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World Cup 2014 closing ceremony World Cup 2014 Closing ceremony Musician Carlinhos Brown and singer Shakira perform
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World Cup 2014 closing ceremony World Cup 2014 Closing ceremony Afterwards they share a word, perhaps pointing out the performers representing each country
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World Cup 2014 closing ceremony World Cup 2014 Closing ceremony Haitian-US musician Wyclef Jean (R) and Brazilian singer Alexandre Pires perform
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World Cup 2014 closing ceremony World Cup 2014 Closing ceremony The finalists were represented by a number of performers
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World Cup 2014 closing ceremony World Cup 2014 Closing ceremony A general view during the closing ceremony - featuring this giant float
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The final kicked off at 8pm as Germany faced Argentina.
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