The ceremony is set to begin 90 minutes before the match, celebrating the journey of all 48 teams across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
IShowSpeed, who has streamed various World Cup matches during the tournament, will perform at this event, while Cruise will make a special appearance. The Hollywood actor previously captured attention for his stunt during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Here are the key names confirmed for the FIFA World Cup final closing ceremony show:
- Tom Cruise (actor)
- Laura Pausini (singer)
- Nicole Scherzinger (singer)
- Robbie Williams (singer)
- IShowSpeed (streamer)
- Jennifer Hudson (singer)
“Reflecting the spirit of the opening ceremonies, which welcomed the world to this grand stage in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the closing ceremony will complete the FIFA World Cup 2026 journey through music, culture, and football, right before we kick off the much-anticipated match to crown the champions of this historic tournament,” said Heimo Schirgi, the World Cup’s chief operating officer.
Sunday will also showcase the tournament’s first halftime show, featuring a host of additional A-list performers. Closing ceremonies are not new to the World Cup, and this one is being produced in partnership with Balich Wonder Studio, led by Marco Balich, who was behind the 2022 World Cup’s opening and closing ceremonies in Qatar.
How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony in India
In India, you can catch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony on July 19 at 11:00 PM IST.
Streaming: Live streaming is available on the Zee5 App
FIFA has encouraged ticket holders to arrive early, promising that fans “will have an active role to play in the show.” The show begins at 1:30 p.m. at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m.
(With AP inputs)
