The World Cup 2026 closing ceremony will take place this Sunday 19 July at the New York New Jersey Stadium, with a great expectation from the fans. Ecuador lost 2-0 to Mexico on 1 July. The ceremony will take place at 12:30 (Ecuador time) and will feature Post Malone, who will headline the show with a special presentation designed to combine music and football in a production made with Balich Wonder Studio.

Who will perform at the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony?

In addition to Post Malone, the ceremony will feature the participation of several international figures in entertainment, such as Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and the content creator IShowSpeed. Additionally, the renowned actor Tom Cruise will also be part of the show.

What will be in the halftime show of the World Cup 2026 final?

For the first time in history, a World Cup final will feature a halftime show, inspired by sports events like the NFL's Super Bowl. The show will take place during the break between the match between Spain and Argentina and will feature some of the most important stars in international music.

Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS will star in the halftime show

FIFA confirmed that Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS will be the main stars of the halftime show. Additionally, the artistic direction will be in charge of Chris Martin, lead vocalist of Coldplay, while the production will be made by Global Citizen.

Fans will also be part of the closing ceremony

FIFA informed that the attendees at the stadium will have an important role in the show, so they recommended arriving with sufficient anticipation. The stadium doors will open at 10:00 (New York time) and fans will be able to enjoy activities, interactive experiences, entertainment and different activations before the start of the ceremony and the final match.