Post Malone will headline the closing ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, confirming that the country-rock superstar will take center stage before the tournament's final match on Sunday.
On Instagram, FIFA shared the announcement with fans worldwide, writing: "The biggest FIFA World Cup in history deserves the biggest send-off.”
The performance is scheduled to begin at 1:30 P.M. at New York New Jersey Stadium, 90 minutes before Spain and Argentina meet in the men's World Cup final. Kickoff for the championship match is set for 3:00 P.M.
FIFA described the performance as a "landmark performance" designed to celebrate the end of the tournament and build excitement ahead of one of football's biggest matches.
Post Malone joins an extensive entertainment lineup assembled for the final day of the tournament.
Singer Nicole Scherzinger, FIFA Music Ambassador Robbie Williams and Italian star Laura Pausini are all set to appear during the pre-match festivities. Hollywood actor Tom Cruise will also make a special appearance during the event after previously participating in the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Jennifer Hudson will perform the national anthem before kickoff. The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winner is scheduled to sing shortly before Spain and Argentina take the field.
Sports influencer and streamer IShowSpeed is also expected to participate in the celebrations surrounding the final.
The closing ceremony was produced in creative partnership with Balich Wonder Studio and is intended to combine global entertainment with football on one stage for viewers around the world.
Fans attending the final have been encouraged to arrive early to experience the full pre-match program. Stadium gates are scheduled to open at 11:00 A.M, allowing supporters to take part in entertainment activities and fan experiences before the ceremony begins.
Historic World Cup Final Features First-Ever Halftime Show
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final will also introduce another first for the men's tournament: a halftime show.
Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS will co-headline the 11-minute performance during halftime of the final. Burna Boy and conductor Gustavo Dudamel are also part of the lineup, while Coldplay is expected to perform alongside the PS22 Chorus and the Sesame Street Muppets.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is curating the performances and will be broadcast live to audiences around the world.
The halftime concert will raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to expand access to education and sports opportunities for children worldwide.
Shakira and Burna Boy have already contributed to the tournament's musical identity through "Dai Dai," the official FIFA World Cup anthem. The song became Spotify's most-streamed track globally and topped the Billboard Global Chart.
Released in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, the song combines Latin pop sounds with Nigerian afrobeat influences.
Post Malone's selection as closing ceremony headliner arrives during a major period in his career. The artist has continued expanding his presence in country music following the success of his country releases and his ongoing Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2.
With the final between Spain and Argentina approaching, FIFA is preparing to close the largest World Cup in history with one of the biggest entertainment lineups ever assembled for the tournament.
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