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FIFA announces star-studded World Cup closing ceremony lineup

Tom CruiseJennifer HudsonRobbie WilliamsIShowSpeedLaura PausiniNicole ScherzingerHeimo SchirgiMetLife Stadium

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FIFA has unveiled the lineup for the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, featuring a mix of Hollywood stars, musicians, and internet personalities. The event will take place 90 minutes before the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on 19 July Source: The Guardian.

The lineup

Among the confirmed acts, Tom Cruise is set for a "special appearance," after his stunt at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony Source: Euronews. Jennifer Hudson will perform the US national anthem, while Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, and YouTube streamer IShowSpeed will also perform Source: The Guardian. The ceremony aims to "celebrate the 48 teams’ unforgettable journey," according to FIFA COO Heimo Schirgi Source: The Guardian.

Half-time show

For the first time, the World Cup final will feature a half-time show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. Performers include Madonna, BTS, Shakira, and Justin Bieber Source: Euronews. FIFA President Gianni Infantino called it "a historic moment" Source: The Guardian.

Fan participation

FIFA encouraged fans to arrive early, stating that attendees "will have an active role to play in the show" Source: The Guardian. The ceremony begins at 1:30pm ET, with kick-off at 3pm ET .

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“Tom Cruise has been booked for a “special appearance”, following his infamous show at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, when he rappelled from the roof of the stadium to present an Olympic flag to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as part of the Olympics handoff ceremony.”

The Guardian↗

“A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, Fifa announced on Tuesday.”

The Guardian↗

““Echoing the spirit of the opening ceremonies, which welcomed the world to the greatest stage in Canada, Mexico and the United States, the closing ceremony will bring the Fifa World Cup 2026 full circle through music, culture and football,” said Heimo Schirgi, the World Cup’s chief operating officer.”

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Source: The Guardian

The Guardian↗

“Fifa has encouraged ticketholders to arrive early, promising that fans “will have an active role to play in the show”.”

Euronews↗

“We already reported that Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber and some other muppets will be performing for the first ever World Cup final halftime show”