JAKARTA - FIFA is preparing two entertainment stages with a row of world stars for the 2026 World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium or MetLife Stadium, July 19. Tom Cruise and Jennifer Hudson were present before the match, while BTS to Madonna are scheduled to perform during the first half break.
USA Today, quoted Wednesday, July 15, said Tom Cruise would appear at the closing ceremony before the match. Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Italian singer Laura Pausini, and internet celebrity IShowSpeed are also on the list of performers.
IShowSpeed previously released the song World Cup (Champions) at the start of the tournament.
Jennifer Hudson will sing the United States national anthem ahead of the kick-off.
The closing ceremony began at 13.30 Eastern United States time or 00.30 WIB on July 20. The event lasted 90 minutes before the final match began.
The stadium doors opened at 11.00 local time. Spectators are advised to arrive early because according to FIFA, the fans will "have an active role in the show".
FOX will air a four-hour pre-match program, starting at 11.00 local time until the kick-off at 15.00 or 02.00 WIB on July 20.
The entertainment series then continued during the first half break. Shakira, Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber will perform in a 11-minute show.
The halftime show was curated by Coldplay vocalist Chris Martin. He is also scheduled to perform with PS22 Chorus, a primary school choir from Staten Island, New York.
Burna Boy and conductor Gustavo Dudamel are also on the list of performers that have been announced.
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