World Cup closing ceremony features star-studded lineup on July 19

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

World Cup closing ceremony features star-studded lineup on July 19
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The FIFA World Cup closing ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Set to begin at 1:30 p.m. ET, the ceremony will be headlined by Post Malone and include performances from artists like Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robbie Williams. FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the event will unite sport and culture, while Jennifer Hudson is expected to sing the national anthem before the final match. Argentina will face Spain after the ceremony.

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  • Closing ceremony on July 19 at 1:30 p.m. ET.
  • Post Malone headlining the event at MetLife Stadium.
  • Jennifer Hudson to perform the national anthem.
  • Ceremony precedes final match between Argentina and Spain.
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The World Cup is coming to its conclusion, but the tournament is set to go out with a bang on Sunday, July 19 before the Argentina vs. Spain match.

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