Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup Final closing ceremony

Published Jul 15, 09:18 PM UTC

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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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Original headline: Field Of Dream Entertainers To Accompany World Cup Final

Original language: EN-US

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