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Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup Final closing ceremony
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Forbes reports that Post Malone will headline the closing ceremony for the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The ceremony begins at 1:30 PM ET before the championship match between Argentina and Spain at 3:30 PM ET. The event features a star-studded lineup including Justin Bieber co-headlining the first-ever official FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show alongside Madonna, Shakira, and BTS, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin in partnership with Global Citizen to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Additional performers include Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, and Robbie Williams, with appearances by Tom Cruise and YouTube influencer IShowSpeed. Jennifer Hudson will sing the national anthem. FIFA president Gianni Infantino emphasized the ceremony's role in uniting football and entertainment on a global stage.
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When it comes to the World Cup Final, more is definitely more.
Post Malone will headline the closing ceremony on Sunday, July 19, scheduled to take place at 1:30 p.m. ET before the championship game between Argentina and Spain kicks off at 3:30 p.m. at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
The 18-time Grammy nominee joins a star-studded lineup that has been swelling in recent weeks. Key performers include:
- Justin Bieber – set to co-headline the first-ever official FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, taking the stage with Madonna, Shakira, and BTS
- Chris Martin – serving as curator of the landmark extended performance, for which the Coldplay frontman teamed with Global Citizen to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund
- Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, and Robbie Williams – also performing during the closing ceremony
- Tom Cruise and YouTube influencer and live streamer IShowSpeed – also set to appear
FIFA announced earlier this week that Jennifer Hudson would sing the national anthem for the final game.
"At a time when sport, culture and global attention converge, Post Malone will deliver a performance designed to celebrate the tournament’s journey and ignite the atmosphere before the world’s attention turns to the two finalists," FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement.
"We are thrilled to have so many stars taking to the pitch, from both the football and entertainment worlds. The closing ceremony will set the tone for a historic FIFA World Cup final, uniting the passion of 48 teams, 16 host cities and millions of fans on one unforgettable stage."
Notable Context
- The World Cup Final is not Malone’s first rodeo performing at a major sporting event. The rapper performed at Super Bowl LVIII between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs in 2024.
- The game marks Bieber’s first major performance since his headlining set at this year’s Coachella.
- Madonna made a surprise guest appearance during Sabrina Carpenter’s headlining set at the same festival.
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Forbes - BusinessWestern
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