IShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colour
IShowSpeed kicked off the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony with a performance, taking to the field alongside drummers and dancers in vibrant tracksuits. Rapper and singer Post Malone followed, performing his hit song Wow. More than 80,000 fans, celebrities, and foreign dignitaries are expected to pack New York New Jersey Stadium for Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina.
Multi-award-winning singer and actor Jennifer Hudson sang the US national anthem, accompanied by a live band, ahead of kick-off. The pre-match entertainment is also expected to bring in actor Tom Cruise alongside singers Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, and Nicole Scherzinger. Italian singer Pausini told the BBC's Carl Nasman that she's "very excited" and "proud" to be performing alongside Williams and Scherzinger at the closing ceremony. She also stated, "When Robbie [Williams] invited me to sing with him, I felt goosebumps everywhere because Robbie's one of my favorite singer, songwriter, and performer." The celebrity line-up will continue at half-time with performances by Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and BTS. Madonna's new album, Confessions II, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in July.
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The 2026 World Cup closing ceremony is underway, featuring a star-studded lineup of performers and dignitaries. The event precedes the final match
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