How to Watch the World Cup Final, Halftime Show and Closing Ceremony: Time, Channel and More

The 2026 FIFA World Cup championship takes place July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium, better known as MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The tournament’s final game between reigning champion Argentina and Spain will make history by featuring the first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, an 11-minute extravaganza co-headlined by pop superstars Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS, among others.

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A star-studded closing ceremony will celebrate the tournament’s 48 teams from around the world with performances by Post Malone, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and IShowSpeed.

Tom Cruise will also make a special appearance during the closing ceremony. EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson will be on hand to perform the United States national anthem just ahead of the game.

Mexico, Canada and the U.S. hosted nearly 100 matches across venues in 16 cities, making the 2026 World Cup the biggest ever.

Read on to learn how to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

When Does the 2026 World Cup Closing Ceremony Start?

The 2026 World Cup’s closing ceremony now starts at 1:30 p.m. ET on July 19, ahead of the final championship match at New York New Jersey Stadium, also known as MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The closing ceremony will feature performances by Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and IShowSpeed.

Oscar winner Tom Cruise will also make a special appearance and EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson will sing the U.S. national anthem.

When Does the Match Start?

The 2026 World Cup’s final match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET.

Who Will Perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show?

This year’s World Cup features the tournament’s first-ever halftime show.

Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the 11-minute show.

Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel and PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay are also set to perform.

How Can I Watch the 2026 World Cup Final?

Soccer fans in the U.S. can tune into the 2026 FIFA World Cup final live on FOX and in Spanish on Telemundo.

The tournament’s final can also be streamed live on Peacock, FOX Sports, YouTube TV and Fubo.