Shakira, Santana electrify World Cup closing ceremony

Singer Shakira 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. Photo: Getty Images

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 Independent reports.

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 Germany she performed her hit "Hips Don't Lie".

The opening ceremony on 12 June at Sao Paulo's Corinthians Arena starred US-Cuban rapper Pitbull, US singer Jennifer Lopez and Brazil's Claudia Leitte.