The FIFA World Cup has announced the closing ceremony performers this coming July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium). The stacked lineup includes a mix of Hollywood personalities, internet streamers, and musicians from around the world.
The pre-kickoff ceremony will highlight performances and appearances from Italian singer Laura Pausini, Pussycat Dolls singer and star of Sunset Boulevard Nicole Scherzinger, British popstar Robbie Williams, and internet personality IShowSpeed. Even Tom Cruise is scheduled to attend the closing ceremony. The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Jennifer Hudson will perform a special rendition of the United States National Anthem ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 finals.
The tournament final is also set to have its first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show featuring live performances by Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna, and Shakira. The overall performance will run up to 25 minutes.
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The FIFA World Cup closing ceremony will be held at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.
The pre-kickoff ceremony will feature performances by Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and IShowSpeed.
Tom Cruise is set to make a special appearance during the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony.
Jennifer Hudson will perform a special rendition of the United States national anthem before the FIFA World Cup Final.
As of now, Spain has advanced to the final after defeating France 2-0 in the semifinals. The remaining semifinal features England and Argentina, with the winner advancing to the final against Spain.
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