Ishowspeed Ignites Excitement at World Cup Final Events
WHO:
Yahoo - IShowSpeed was the first performer to appear on the field during the closing ceremony.
Yahoo - Tom Cruise addressed the crowd, stating, "From every corner of the globe, we have witnessed greatness, and we have shared in moments of joy. Football is a language spoken without words, a force that unites people."
On New Jersey - Justin Bieber performed "Everything Hallelujah" during the halftime show.
Yahoo - IShowSpeed, a popular streamer, performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony.
Yahoo - Jennifer Hudson performed the U.S. national anthem.
Yahoo - Tom Cruise addressed the crowd during the ceremony.
Yahoo - Other performers included Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, Post Malone, Swae Lee, Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Shakira.
On New Jersey - Ronaldinho and Ronaldo, Brazilian football legends, participated in the halftime show.
On New Jersey - Ted Lasso characters introduced Justin Bieber during the halftime show.
WHAT:
Yahoo - IShowSpeed led an energetic production with drummers and dancers dressed in brightly colored tracksuits.
Yahoo - The halftime show featured a total duration of 11 minutes.
Yahoo - IShowSpeed performed his latest single, "World Cup (Champions)," during the closing ceremony.
Yahoo - The halftime show lasted for 11 minutes and included various performances.
Yahoo - The halftime show featured the longest break in World Cup history at 27 minutes and 22 seconds.
Yahoo - Madonna performed "Music" and ended her performance in a contraption car with Ronaldinho and Ronaldo.
On New Jersey - The Muppets and Gustavo Dudamel performed "Seven Nation Army" with an orchestra.
On New Jersey - BTS performed "Dynamite" during the halftime show.
On New Jersey - Shakira and Burna Boy performed "Dai Dai," the official anthem of the tournament.
Yahoo - Coldplay and Staten Island’s P.S. 22 choir closed the halftime show with "We Believe in Love."
WHERE:
Yahoo - The closing ceremony took place at New York New Jersey Stadium before the championship match between Spain and Argentina.
Yahoo - The closing ceremony took place at New York New Jersey Stadium.
On New Jersey - The halftime show occurred at MetLife Stadium, also referred to as New Jersey New York Stadium.
WHEN:
Yahoo - The 2026 FIFA World Cup final and closing ceremony occurred on July 19, 2026.
Yahoo - IShowSpeed's single "World Cup (Champions)" was released last month prior to the ceremony.
WHY:
Yahoo - The halftime production was curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
Yahoo - The halftime show was curated as a fundraiser for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million for children's education worldwide.
HOW:
On New Jersey - The halftime show included performances that symbolized a blend of past, present, and future artists.
Yahoo - The halftime show featured a variety of performances that symbolized a blend of past, present, and future artists.
(UPDATED July 25, 2026 02:50 UTC)
The closing ceremony at New York New Jersey Stadium kicked off with IShowSpeed as the first performer, leading an energetic production filled with drummers and dancers in brightly colored tracksuits. Tom Cruise addressed the crowd, celebrating the unifying power of football, while Justin Bieber took the stage during the halftime show to perform "Everything Hallelujah" in a production curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin that lasted a total of eleven minutes. This vibrant halftime show showcased a blend of past, present, and future artists, setting the stage for the championship match between Spain and Argentina.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 01:28 UTC)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony at New York New Jersey Stadium featured a star-studded lineup, including IShowSpeed, who performed his latest single "World Cup (Champions)," and Jennifer Hudson, who sang the U.S. national anthem. The halftime show, lasting eleven minutes and showcasing a record-breaking break of twenty-seven minutes and twenty-two seconds, included performances by Madonna, BTS, and Shakira, among others, and was curated as a fundraiser for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Notably, Brazilian football legends Ronaldinho and Ronaldo participated in the show, while characters from Ted Lasso introduced Justin Bieber during the halftime festivities.