FIFA has unveiled a star-studded entertainment lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, with global music icons set to perform during both the historic first-ever World Cup halftime show and the closing ceremony ahead of the highly anticipated final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The tournament will make history by introducing its first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show, featuring an 11-minute performance led by some of the biggest names in the music industry.
Pop superstars Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS will co-headline the halftime show, while Burna Boy will also perform alongside Los Angeles Philharmonic music director Gustavo Dudamel and New York City's PS22 Chorus, featuring Coldplay.
The entertainment begins long before kickoff with a spectacular closing ceremony, scheduled to start 90 minutes before the match.
The ceremony will feature performances from Post Malone, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, and internet sensation IShowSpeed.
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is also set to make a special appearance during the pre-match festivities.
Meanwhile, Academy Award-winning singer Jennifer Hudson will perform the United States national anthem shortly before kickoff.
The entertainment program is expected to complement one of the biggest matches in football history, as Lionel Messi's Argentina aim to defend their World Cup title against a talented Spain side led by teenage sensation Lamine Yamal in the final of the expanded 48-team tournament.
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