IShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colour
The 2026 World Cup closing ceremony in New Jersey featured performances by IShowSpeed, Post Malone, and a star-studded lineup including Madonna and BTS. The event precedes the final match between Spain and Argentina.
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Image source, FIFA via Getty Images Published 19 July 2026, 19:09 BST Updated 7 minutes ago The 2026 World Cup closing ceremony has kicked off with a performance from streamer IShowSpeed, who took 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.
The star-studded pre-match entertainment is also expected to bring in actor Tom Cruise alongside singers Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger.
Image source, FIFA via Getty Images Image caption, Post Malone performs during the closing ceremony
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.
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