FIFA has unveiled the star-studded entertainment lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, featuring global superstars including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, and Tom Cruise.
The final will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, with a spectacular pre-match ceremony beginning 90 minutes before kickoff.
British singer Robbie Williams will headline the opening show alongside Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini, while Tom Cruise is set to deliver a special performance, the details of which remain under wraps. Popular streamer IShowSpeed will also appear to perform his song "Champions," and Jennifer Hudson will sing the United States national anthem.
For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the final will feature an 11-minute halftime show, inspired by the NFL Super Bowl. The performance is being organized by FIFA in partnership with Global Citizen and produced by Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay.
The halftime show will bring together some of the world's biggest music stars, including Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and Justin Bieber, marking Bieber's return to the global stage.
Afrobeats star Burna Boy will perform the tournament's official song, "Dai Dai," alongside Shakira, while acclaimed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead the New York Philharmonic with the PS22 Chorus in a performance blending classical music with modern entertainment.
Beyond the entertainment, FIFA said the event will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, with one dollar from every World Cup ticket sold being donated to projects that promote education and sport for children in underserved communities around the world.
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