Post Malone to Headline FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony Before Final
Post Malone will headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, prior to the final match between Argentina and Spain. The event, starting at 1:30 p.m. local time, celebrates the tournament’s journey and includes various activities for fans before the kickoff.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will close with one of music’s biggest stars taking center stage before the championship match between Argentina and Spain. FIFA has confirmed that Post Malone will headline the official closing ceremony ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
The performance will take place on July 19 and marks the final celebration of a tournament that has spanned 39 days across Canada, Mexico and the United States. With millions of fans expected to tune in worldwide, the closing ceremony will serve as the final entertainment spectacle before the next world champion is crowned.
Post Malone to perform before the World Cup final
The Post Malone FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. local time, approximately 90 minutes before kickoff.
Produced in collaboration with Balich Wonder Studio, the event is designed to combine music, football and culture into one final celebration of the expanded 48-team tournament.
Known for blending hip-hop, rock, pop and country influences throughout his career, Post Malone has become one of the world’s biggest recording artists. His latest album, F-1 Trillion, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, while his catalog includes global hits such as Circles, Sunflower, Rockstar, Congratulations, Psycho and White Iverson.
FIFA promises a global celebration
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the performance is intended to reflect the scale of the tournament before attention shifts to the final itself.
“At a time when sport, culture and global attention converge, Post Malone will deliver a performance designed to celebrate the tournament’s journey and ignite the atmosphere before the world’s attention turns to the two finalists.”
Infantino also highlighted that the ceremony will celebrate the participation of all 48 national teams, the 16 host cities and millions of supporters who have followed the competition throughout North America.
What fans can expect on matchday
Supporters attending the final are encouraged to arrive early to experience the complete pre-match entertainment program.
Stadium gates will open at 11:00 a.m. local time, giving fans access to activations, entertainment experiences and other activities before the ceremony officially begins at 1:30 p.m.
The closing ceremony will lead directly into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, bringing together football and live entertainment on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
A fitting finale for the biggest World Cup ever
The Post Malone FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony caps off the largest FIFA World Cup in history. The expanded tournament featured 48 national teams, 104 matches and host cities across three countries, creating one of the biggest global sporting events ever staged.
Before the final whistle determines the next world champion, one of music’s biggest names will help deliver a memorable ending to a month-long celebration that united fans across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
