Super Bowl LIX in pictures: Kansas City Chiefs v the Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles secure their first Super Bowl in seven years with a 40-22 victory in New Orleans

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy following their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans. Photograph: PA Wire
The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy following their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans. Photograph: PA Wire

The Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl in seven years on Sunday night in New Orleans with a strong display over the Chiefs, winning 40-22.

The Southern University marching band performs prior to Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Getty Images
The Southern University marching band performs prior to Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photograph: Patrick Smith/Getty Images
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts rushes for a touchdown as Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson celebrates. Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts rushes for a touchdown as Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson celebrates. Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tries to evade Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tries to evade Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter. Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP
Jahan Dotson of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a catch against Jaylen Watson of the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter. Photograph: Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Jahan Dotson of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a catch against Jaylen Watson of the Kansas City Chiefs in the first quarter. Photograph: Jamie Squire/Getty Images
US singer-songwriter Ledisi performs Lift Every Voice and Sing ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Photograph: Chandan Khanna/AFP
US singer-songwriter Ledisi performs Lift Every Voice and Sing ahead of Super Bowl LIX. Photograph: Chandan Khanna/AFP
US singer-songwriter Jon Baptiste sings the National Anthem ahead of the game. Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP
US singer-songwriter Jon Baptiste sings the National Anthem ahead of the game. Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP
Dancers perform before the start of the Super Bowl game. Photograph: Chandan Khanna/AFP
Dancers perform before the start of the Super Bowl game. Photograph: Chandan Khanna/AFP
Harry Connick Jr performs during the pregame show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. Photograph: Doug Mills/The New York Times
Harry Connick Jr performs during the pregame show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. Photograph: Doug Mills/The New York Times
Kendrick Lamar performs during the halftime show at Caesars Superdome. Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar performs during the halftime show at Caesars Superdome. Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Kendrick Lamar performs during the Apple Music Halftime Show. Photograph: PA Wire
Kendrick Lamar performs during the Apple Music Halftime Show. Photograph: PA Wire
An attendee holds flags during halftime at the NFL Super Bowl. Photograph: Frank Franklin II/AP
An attendee holds flags during halftime at the NFL Super Bowl. Photograph: Frank Franklin II/AP
Ice Spice, Taylor Swift, Este Haim and Alana Haim watch the game during the first half. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/AP
Ice Spice, Taylor Swift, Este Haim and Alana Haim watch the game during the first half. Photograph: Gerald Herbert/AP
US president Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump (L) watch the pregame show. Photograph: Roberto Schmidt AFP
US president Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump (L) watch the pregame show. Photograph: Roberto Schmidt AFP
US actor Bradley Cooper walks the sidelines before the start of Super Bowl LIX. Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP
US actor Bradley Cooper walks the sidelines before the start of Super Bowl LIX. Photograph: Timothy A. Clary/AFP
The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy following their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans. Photograph: PA Wire
The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate with the Vince Lombardi Trophy following their Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs at the Caesars Superdome, New Orleans. Photograph: PA Wire
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Photograph: Doug Mills/The New York Times
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Photograph: Doug Mills/The New York Times
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