The FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing is making historical past with the match’s first-ever Tremendous Bowl-style halftime present. Set for July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, the occasion will mix soccer and international leisure with an all-star lineup that includes among the largest names in music, movie, and on-line leisure.
The halftime present is being curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay in partnership with FIFA and World Citizen.
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© YouTube ShakiraFull listing of stars performing on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing halftime present
The historic halftime present will characteristic:
- Justin Bieber
- Madonna
- Shakira
- BTS
- Burna Boy
- Gustavo Dudamel conducting the orchestra
- Particular appearances by Sesame Road characters and The Muppets
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© FIFA through Getty PhotosThe efficiency is predicted to run for roughly 11 minutes, though the general halftime interval may very well be longer than the standard 15-minute break attributable to stage setup and removing, as reported by Reuters.
World Cup closing ceremony performers
The leisure begins properly earlier than kickoff with a star-studded closing ceremony celebrating the match and the 48 taking part nations.
Confirmed performers and celeb appearances embrace:
- Submit Malone (headliner)
- Robbie Williams
- Laura Pausini
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Jennifer Hudson
- Tom Cruise
- IShowSpeed
Jennifer Hudson can be scheduled to carry out the U.S. nationwide anthem earlier than the match, in keeping with AP Information.
Not like earlier FIFA World Cups, the 2026 match introduces its first official halftime live performance through the closing. The idea mirrors the NFL’s Tremendous Bowl halftime present whereas sustaining soccer because the centerpiece of the occasion.
The present has been developed by FIFA’s partnership with World Citizen and goals to lift consciousness and funding for the World Citizen Training Fund, which helps entry to schooling worldwide. Shakira confirmed they plan to donate half a million dollars to Venezuela recovery efforts after the lethal earthquake that claimed the lives of over 3,000 folks, together with kids.
Who’s curating the halftime present?
Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, is serving because the artistic curator for the historic efficiency. FIFA chosen Martin to assist assemble a globally various lineup able to interesting to audiences throughout continents.
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© GettyThe place is the FIFA World Cup Closing happening?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be held on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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© FIFA through Getty PhotosThe championship match will characteristic Spain and Argentina following their semifinal victories.
