FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony to Feature Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Robbie Williams

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will conclude on Sunday 19 July 2026 with a closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. The show begins at 13:30 local time, 90 minutes before the final match.

The program includes performances by international stars such as actor Tom Cruise, singers Laura Pausini, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Post Malone and streamer IShowSpeed. Jennifer Hudson will deliver a special rendition of the United States national anthem. The production is being handled in partnership with Balich Wonder Studio.

For the first time in World Cup history, a halftime show will accompany the final. FIFA has announced that artists including Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber and others will perform during the interval, adding a Super Bowl‑style spectacle to the tournament’s climax.