World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show – what to know
Summary
The 2026 World Cup final will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, featuring live performances before the game and at half-time. The closing ceremony will start at 1:30pm local time, with several famous artists including Post Malone performing, and the half-time show will follow shortly after the first half ends.Key Facts
- The World Cup final is on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Kickoff is scheduled for 3pm local time (19:00 GMT).
- The stadium can hold up to 82,500 people and has hosted several major football events.
- The closing ceremony starts at 1:30pm local time (17:30 GMT) and will celebrate the whole tournament.
- Jennifer Hudson will sing the United States national anthem before kickoff.
- The half-time show will begin just after 3:45pm local time and may last around 11 minutes, with an extended break possible between 20 to 25 minutes.
- This will be the first half-time show in a World Cup final, with a stage built on the pitch and quickly removed afterward.
- Performers at the closing ceremony include Post Malone, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, YouTube creator IShowSpeed, and a special appearance by Tom Cruise.
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