IShowSpeed performs at World Cup closing ceremony in New Jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The 2026 World Cup closing ceremony commenced with a performance by streamer IShowSpeed at New Jersey's stadium. He was followed by Post Malone, who performed his song Wow. More than 80,000 fans are expected for the match later between Spain and Argentina. The ceremony features a star-studded lineup, including Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, and Nicole Scherzinger. At halftime, artists such as Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and BTS will perform, with a segment curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay to raise funds for global education initiatives. The halftime break is anticipated to last 20-25 minutes, with an 11-minute main performance.
- •Closing ceremony held at New Jersey Stadium on July 19.
- •IShowSpeed and Post Malone perform to kick off the event.
- •Star-studded halftime show features multiple top artists.
- •Ceremony includes fundraising for global education initiatives.
- •Final match between Spain and Argentina is upcoming.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — IShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colour
- 6:23 PMBBC Sport — IShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colour
"Another star-studded performance at half-time will include Shakira, BTS, Madonna and Justin Bieber.
"Another star-studded performance at half-time will include Shakira, BTS, Madonna and Justin Bieber.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 6:33 PMIShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colour
Another star-studded performance at half-time will include Shakira, BTS, Madonna and Justin Bieber.
- BBC SportJul 19, 2026, 6:23 PMIShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colour
Another star-studded performance at half-time will include Shakira, BTS, Madonna and Justin Bieber.
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