FIFA World Cup Final Performers: Every Artist Set to Take the Stage This Weekend

Published 07/15/2026, 12:31 AM EDT

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 14: A general view shows the pitch during the FIFA World Cup, WM, Weltmeisterschaft, Fussball 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Copyright: xWuxZhizhaox 111654373798

The biggest football match on the planet is about to become the biggest concert of the year. As the world’s eyes turn toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, FIFA has assembled a star-studded lineup that stretches from K-pop royalty to pop legends and internet superstars. Before a champion lifts the trophy, some of entertainment’s biggest names are set to take center stage.

And as football prepares for its biggest night of the year, here is every artist confirmed to take the stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final this weekend.

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The halftime show alone reads like a dream festival lineup. BTS, Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus alongside Coldplay will headline the centerpiece performance, bringing together artists from pop, K-pop, Latin music, classical music, hip-hop, and rock for one unforgettable celebration.

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The celebrations will continue long after halftime as the closing ceremony welcomes IShowSpeed, Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robbie Williams to the stage. Before the action even begins, Jennifer Hudson will deliver the United States national anthem, ensuring the final kicks off with one of music’s most powerful voices.

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However, before the music fades and the confetti begins to fall, football’s biggest prize will finally find its new home.

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the iconic New York-New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Spain secured first place in the final after defeating France 2-0, while either England or defending champions Argentina will claim the remaining spot following the second semifinal.

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This year’s tournament has already rewritten football history after expanding to 48 teams, stretching across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and featuring a record 104 matches over 39 days. Adding another musical touch to the competition, the tournament’s official anthem, 'Dai Dai,' was recently performed by Shakira and Burna Boy, two artists who will also take the stage during the World Cup Final festivities.

Whether on the stage or on the pitch, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is ready to deliver a finale worthy of the world’s biggest sporting spectacle.

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Which FIFA World Cup Final performance are you looking forward to the most this weekend? Let us know in the comments

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Lisa Roy

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Lisa Roy is an Entertainment Writer at NetflixJunkie, bringing Hollywood’s biggest moments to life through crisp news and fan-focused feature stories. With a Master’s in English Literature and over four years of experience across national and international domains , she is known for an eye for stories that fans instantly connect with. While she enjoys covering real-world gossip, she is deeply drawn to fictional universes of wizardry and witches.

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