Rabat – The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is adding even more star power to its matchday celebrations, with FIFA announcing that Post Malone will headline the closing ceremony before Sunday’s championship match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The announcement, made on Wednesday, confirms that the Grammy-nominated superstar will take center stage ahead of the tournament’s finale, delivering what FIFA described as a “spectacular performance” designed to celebrate the journey of the competition and build excitement before kickoff.
Post Malone, who has earned 18 Grammy nominations throughout his career, has scored six No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and three chart-topping albums on the Billboard 200, making him one of the biggest music stars featured during the tournament’s closing festivities.
“In a moment where sport, culture, and global attention intersect, Post Malone will deliver a performance designed to celebrate the tournament’s journey and ignite the atmosphere before the eyes of the world turn to the two finalists,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a press statement.
“We are thrilled to welcome so many stars from the worlds of football and entertainment onto the pitch. The closing ceremony will set the stage for a historic FIFA World Cup final, bringing together the passion of 48 teams, 16 host cities, and millions of fans on one unforgettable stage.”
The announcement comes a day after FIFA revealed that Jennifer Hudson will perform the United States national anthem before kickoff.
The closing ceremony will also feature performances by Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, and Robbie Williams, while actor Tom Cruise and content creator IShowSpeed are also set to appear during the pre-match celebrations.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET, approximately 90 minutes before the World Cup final kicks off at MetLife Stadium.
FIFA has also previously confirmed an 11-minute halftime show featuring BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna, and Shakira, with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin serving as the show’s curator, marking the first Super Bowl-style halftime performance in FIFA World Cup final history.
