The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final delivered a mix of soccer and entertainment before the world champion was crowned, with FIFA organizing a star-studded closing ceremony at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
The pre-match show featured performances from global artists including Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger, setting the stage for the final match of the first 48-team edition of the tournament.
With FIFA closing a historic tournament across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the first notes of the show helped define the atmosphere before the biggest match of the competition…
What song opened the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final closing ceremony?
The opening song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final closing ceremony was Champions by IShowSpeed, a performance that immediately captured attention as FIFA began its final celebration before the tournament’s decisive match.
The closing ceremony was designed as a celebration of the first 48-team edition of the FIFA World Cup, bringing together soccer, music and culture after a month of competition across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The musical celebration featured a lineup of international stars, including Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger and Post Malone, alongside Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson and and IShowSpeed.
Beyond the performances, FIFA aimed to make the closing ceremony a memorable final chapter for a historic tournament, combining entertainment with the emotion surrounding the biggest match on the soccer calendar.
