World Cup 2026: The full list of performers at the World Cup half time show plus how to watch and stream
Here’s everything you need to know about the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony taking place in New Jersey this weekend.
The climax to the World Cup 2026 is now just hours away, with the final of the tournament scheduled to take place this weekend in New Jersey, United States.
It has been a tournament for the big names, with Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe all taking the headlines over the last five weeks. However, with just one game left all eyes are now on the final between Argentina and Spain.
Beginning with 48 nations for the first time in the competition’s history, football fans across the globe have been roaring their nations on all over the last five weeks, but only one of them will lift the trophy aloft this weekend. Will it be reigning champions Argentina, or Spain?
As ever, the closing ceremony is packed to the brim with superstar performers, and is expected to give the tournament an explosive send-off as the footballing world waves goodbye to another World Cup that has thrown up plenty of thrills and spills.
Want to know what events are planned for the closing ceremony, who is performing and how to watch? Here’s everything you need to know about the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, and the final itself:
The final between Argentina and Spain will take place on Sunday 19 July 2026 in New Jersey, United States. The match is scheduled to kick-off at 8pm UK time.
Where is the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony taking place?
The closing ceremony will take place at the 78,576 capacity MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, United States. It is scheduled to begin at 6.30pm UK time.
When is the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony?
The largest tournament in its history, this summer’s World Cup is the first to be hosted across three different countries, this meant it had three separate opening ceremonies across each host nation, the United States, Mexico and Canada. However, there will be just one closing ceremony.
The World Cup 2026 closing ceremony will take place on Sunday, 19 July. In contrast to previous tournaments, it will be integrated into a marquee entertainment event, often seen during the NFL’s annual Super Bowl, which means it will include a ‘half-time show’ and post-match event. There will also be a pre-match presentation.
World Cup 2026 final and closing ceremony TV channel
You will be able to watch the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony on free-to-air TV, with both the BBC and ITV [STV] broadcasting it. The closing ceremony, and full match coverage, can be viewed via BBC One, ITV 1 and STV. Pre-match build up is scheduled to begin at 7pm.
World Cup 2026 final and closing ceremony live stream
For those who want to stream the game on your smart TV, laptop, tablet or mobile phone, the game will be streamed via the BBC iPlayer, ITV Player and the STV Player.
Who is performing at the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony
There are several artists performing at the World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, which has been curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin in conjunction with Global Citizen. The historic 11-minute show will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
This will means the half-time interval will be expanded, and is expected to last between 20 to 25 minutes, as opposed to the standard 15-minute football break. Jennifer Hudson has been confirmed to perform the American national anthem prior to kick-off.
Performing before kick-off will be:
- Tom Cruise
- Robbie Williams
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Laura Pausini
- IShowSpeed
Performing at half-time during the event, will be:
- Madonna
- Shakira
- BTS
- Justin Bieber
- Burna Boy
- Gustavo Dudamel
- Justin Bieber
- PS22 Chorus (featuring Coldplay)
FIFA also say characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets will also take part in the show. It has not yet been confirmed what songs each artists will sing, or when they’ll perform exactly.
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