Who Is Performing at the World Cup Final Halftime and Closing Ceremony? BTS, Shakira, Madonna and More

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will continue to make history during the final match between reigning champs Argentina and Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19.

This year’s World Cup was the first to feature three host countries: Mexico, United States and Canada.

Now, the global soccer tournament is having its first-ever FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show, featuring star-studded performances. Superstars like Shakira and Madonna, among other big names, will join forces as the co-headliners of the 11-minute halftime show.

The 2026 World Cup final, which will see Spain take on reigning champions Argentina will also include a closing ceremony designed to honor the tournament’s 48 teams from around the world.

The closing ceremony will also feature special performances from stars like Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson, among others.

Tom Cruise is set to make a special appearance during the closing ceremony, which begins an hour and a half before the final kickoff.

Read on to learn more about the 2026 World Cup’s closing ceremony and halftime performance.

Who Is Performing During the Closing Ceremony?

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

The match will feature a closing ceremony celebrating the tournament’s global spirit with performances by Post Malone, Tony winner and Pussycat Doll singer Nicole Scherzinger, British pop star Robbie Williams, Italian pop star Laura Pausini and American streamer and musician IShowSpeed.

Oscar winner Tom Cruise will make a special appearance during the closing ceremony, which begins at 1 p.m. ET, an hour and a half before the game’s kickoff at 3 p.m. ET.

Who Will Perform the National Anthem?

Jennifer Hudson will be on hand to sing the U.S. national anthem just before the match.

Who Is Performing at Halftime?

This year’s championship game will be the first in FIFA World Cup history to feature a halftime performance of this caliber.

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

Nigerian singer Burna Boy — whose current hit with Shakira, “Dai Dai,” is a 2026 World Cup anthem — will also take the stage along with Los Angeles Philharmonic director Gustavo Dudamel and New York City’s PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay.

How Can I Watch the 2026 World Cup Final?

Fans can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final live on FOX and in Spanish on Telemundo.

The match between Argentina and Spain can also be streamed live on Peacock, FOX Sports, YouTube TV and Fubo.