2026 FIFA has officially confirmed the star performers who will perform at the festival World Cup closing ceremonies at New York-New Jersey Stadium. Are you excited? We bet you are! The event will celebrate the historic tournament, featuring 48 teams, 3 host countries, and matches to be played in 16 cities. The event will highlight the memorable events and journeys of all participating nations as the first expanded edition of the World Cup draws to a close.
A star-studded line-up will headline the pre-match show, featuring Italian artist Laura Pausini, former Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, British pop star Robbie Williams, and a content producer. iShowSpeed. Guess what? Hollywood stars Tom Cruise will make a special appearance at the prestigious event.
The preparations for the final will be concluded with the singing of the American national anthem by Jennifer Hudson. The singer, who has earned EGOT status with Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards, will perform the national anthem shortly before the team takes the field for football’s biggest spectacle. Sounds fun?
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The first ever FIFA World Cup halftime show
The entertainment will continue with the halftime show featuring some of the biggest shows BTSJustin Bieber, ShakiraBurna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, PS 22 Chorus, and more. The FIFA halftime show is hosted by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and produced by Global Citizen.
When and where to watch in the UAE?
The closing ceremony will be held at 9.30 PM in the UAE, 90 minutes before the start of the final.
Where to look?
Fans can enjoy the shows on beIN Sports.
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