The stars who took part in the 2026 World Cup final

New York New Jersey Stadium hosted an international production that combined soccer, music and entertainment through several performances held before the match and during halftime.

Some of the most renowned figures in global music were part of a celebration designed to reach millions of viewers around the world.

A star-studded closing ceremony

Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger and Jennifer Hudson were among the artists who took part in the pre-match show.

The performances featured large-scale visual production, choreography and elements dedicated to the cultures of the countries that participated in the tournament.

The ceremony also featured special appearances by Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed, who took part in several moments designed to connect the spectacle with an international audience.

Coldplay played a special role in the spectacle

British band Coldplay was involved in developing the show, while Chris Martin helped with the artistic direction of the performance.

The spectacle also featured characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets, who appeared as part of a production aimed especially at families and younger generations of fans.

The event was organized with the support of Global Citizen, Live Nation and Done + Dusted, companies and organizations with experience producing international events.

A final that went beyond soccer

The combination of the closing ceremony and the halftime show turned the 2026 World Cup final into one of the most ambitious entertainment events in the tournament’s history.

From the pre-match performances to the halftime presentation, music shared the spotlight with soccer during a night designed to be remembered long after the final whistle.