Post Malone to Headline FIFA World Cup Final Closing Ceremony
The pre-match show will feature multiple performers and special appearances as FIFA stages an entertainment-heavy finale 90 minutes before kickoff.
- On Wednesday, Post Malone was announced as the headliner for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony, performing Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of the Spain vs. Argentina final.
- The closing ceremony expands an entertainment-heavy World Cup finale unlike any previous tournament, following FIFA's announcement of the first-ever halftime show curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
- Conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the PS 22 Chorus will participate in the 90-minute pre-match celebration, serving as a tribute to the first 48-team World Cup across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the closing ceremony 'will set the tone for a historic FIFA World Cup final,' uniting 48 teams, 16 host cities and millions of fans on one stage.
- The performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to expand education and football access for children worldwide, marking a charitable dimension to the tournament's unprecedented entertainment finale.
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Post Malone set to headline the 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony
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