The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to an end this weekend with two matches that will decide the final standings of the tournament, along with an unprecedented entertainment lineup featuring some of the biggest names in music and Hollywood.
Third-Place Match
Date: Saturday, July 18
Match: France vs. England
Kickoff: 5 p.m. ET
Venue: Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida
The bronze-medal match will determine which semifinal loser finishes third in the tournament. While FIFA has not announced a musical performance tied specifically to Saturday's game, pre-match festivities are expected as part of the tournament's closing weekend.
World Cup Final
Date: Sunday, July 19
Match: Spain vs. Argentina
Kickoff: 3 p.m. ET
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
Fans attending the final are encouraged to arrive early. Stadium gates open at 11 a.m. ET, and FIFA's official closing ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. ET, 90 minutes before kickoff. The event will celebrate the first 48-team World Cup and the journey across the 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Closing Ceremony Performers
FIFA has assembled a Hollywood-style lineup for the pre-match closing ceremony.
Confirmed performers and special guests include:
Opening the Final with a star-studded list of performers 🤩#FIFAWorldCup
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 14, 2026
- Robbie Williams
- Laura Pausini
- Nicole Scherzinger
- Jennifer Hudson (performing the U.S. national anthem)
- Tom Cruise (special appearance)
- IShowSpeed
The ceremony is being produced by Balich Wonder Studio, the creative company behind several Olympic and World Cup ceremonies, and is designed to celebrate football, music and the cultures of the three host nations.
The First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show
For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, the final will feature a Super Bowl-style halftime show.
Curated by Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay, and produced by Global Citizen, the performance aims to raise awareness and funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which supports access to education and youth sports worldwide. FIFA has pledged that $1 from every World Cup ticket sold will support the initiative.
Headliners
Shakira and Burna Boy are making World Cup history. "Dai Dai (FIFA World Cup Official Song 2026)" is the first official tournament anthem to top both Billboard's Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts. pic.twitter.com/zqSK1p6ofR
— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) July 15, 2026
The halftime show will feature:
- Madonna
- Shakira
- BTS
- Justin Bieber
- Burna Boy
- Gustavo Dudamel
- PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay
The performance is expected to last approximately 11 minutes, making it the first halftime entertainment spectacle in World Cup final history.
A Historic Ending
Sunday's final will conclude the largest FIFA World Cup ever staged, featuring 48 national teams, 104 matches, and games played across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Whether Spain lifts its second World Cup trophy or a new champion emerges, FIFA is hoping the combination of elite football, Hollywood production and global music stars will make the 2026 final one of the most memorable events in the tournament's history.
