FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony: Several global stars, including Tom Cruise, are set to perform at the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony. A spectacular, star-studded event will take place at MetLife Stadium in New York.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony: Full list of performers, schedule, and venue
The FIFA World Cup 2026—the biggest tournament in the world of sports—is now in its final stages; the first semi-final was played between Spain and France. Spain won the match 2-0, securing their spot in the final. The second semi-final will be played between Argentina and England, with the winner advancing to the final.
The final match will take place at the New Jersey Stadium in New York. It is scheduled for July 19 (local time), though it will begin on July 20 according to Indian time. A closing ceremony will precede the match, featuring performances by global stars ranging from Tom Cruise to IShowSpeed. The ceremony will start at 13:30 local time, with the match kicking off 90 minutes later.
In an official announcement, FIFA revealed that stars such as Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and IShowSpeed, among others, will attend the ceremony.
FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony Schedule and Venue
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) |
| Date | Sunday, July 19, 2026 |
| Gates Open | 11:00 AM EST |
| Ceremony Starts | 1:30 PM EST |
| Match Kickoff | 3:00 PM EST (Spain vs. Argentina) |
Who will perform at the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony?
| Performer | Role |
|---|---|
| Post Malone | Headline Performer |
| Robbie Williams | Musical Act |
| Laura Pausini | Musical Act |
| Nicole Scherzinger | Musical Act |
| IShowSpeed | Special Guest Act |
| Tom Cruise | Special Appearance |
| Jennifer Hudson | National Anthem Singer |
Jennifer Hudson to sing the US national anthem—
Jennifer Hudson—winner of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards—will sing the US national anthem before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Additionally, Tom Cruise will appear in a special role.
The biggest FIFA World Cup tournament—
This edition of the FIFA World Cup featured 48 teams and was jointly hosted by three nations: Mexico, Canada, and the United States. This marked the first time 48 teams participated in the FIFA World Cup and the first time the tournament was co-hosted by three countries. Matches were played across 16 cities in these three nations.
It is noteworthy that none of the three host nations' teams qualified for the semi-finals. It will be interesting to see which team—England or Argentina—faces Spain in the final. The second semi-final will be played between Argentina and England.
