FIFA unveils star-studded lineup for 2026 World Cup closing ceremony

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FIFA announced Tuesday that the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony will feature performances by Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and IShowSpeed, with Tom Cruise making a special appearance ahead of the final in New Jersey.

The ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 19, 90 minutes before kick-off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Jennifer Hudson will perform the U.S. national anthem, while the half-time show — curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin — will feature Shakira, Madonna, and BTS.

Balich Wonder Studio is producing the closing ceremony, which caps a tournament overseen by FIFA World Cup 2026 Chief Operating Officer Heimo Schirgi. The event promises a spectacle blending global music stars with Hollywood starpower as football's showpiece tournament reaches its climax.

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