The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final just got even bigger. Post Malone has officially been announced as the headline performer for the Closing Ceremony, setting the stage for one of the most star-packed sporting events in recent memory.
The chart-topping singer will perform on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, kicking off the festivities approximately 90 minutes before Spain and Argentina face off for football's biggest prize. FIFA has described the performance as a "landmark" moment designed to celebrate the tournament and build anticipation ahead of the championship match.
But Post Malone won't be the only celebrity lighting up the stadium.
Joining the festivities are Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, and even Tom Cruise, who are all expected to make appearances during the pre-match celebration. Meanwhile, Grammy-winning powerhouse Jennifer Hudson is set to perform the national anthem before kickoff.
And if that wasn't enough, the halftime show is shaping up to be a spectacle of its own. Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS are all expected to perform in a blockbuster set reportedly curated with the help of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
Beyond the entertainment, the performances will also shine a spotlight on the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative supporting educational opportunities for children around the world.
With football's biggest trophy on the line and an entertainment lineup packed with global superstars, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is shaping up to be as much a music event as a sporting one.
