The 2026 World Cup closing ceremony at the New York New Jersey Stadium featured a star-studded lineup. Jennifer Hudson performed the national anthem, while actor Tom Cruise introduced the match between Spain and Argentina, telling the crowd that football is a force that unites people.
Performances included streamer IShow Speed, Post Malone, and a collaboration between Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and Laura Pausini. More than 80,000 fans, celebrities, and foreign dignitaries packed the stadium for the event.
The celebrity lineup continues at half-time with a Super-Bowl-style performance curated by Chris Martin. Scheduled acts include Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and BTS. The 11-minute show aims to raise money for the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working to raise $100m for children worldwide.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing