Post Malone will headline the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, anchoring a star-studded pre-match celebration before the final between Argentina and Spain. The concert, beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET, will run 90 minutes and feature appearances by Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and IShowSpeed alongside Tom Cruise.
Jennifer Hudson will perform the U.S. national anthem ahead of kick-off. The half-time show—a 17-minute spectacle with 11 minutes of performance and six minutes for stage setup and breakdown—will showcase Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber, and BTS.
The ceremony caps a 39-day tournament spanning Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The match remains unaffected by smoke from wildfires in Ontario, Canada.