FIFA announces that Tom Cruise will headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony at New York/New Jersey Stadium ahead of the final on July 19. Multiple outlets report that the event will feature a lineup of global performers spanning film and music. Alongside Cruise, FIFA lists Nicole Scherzinger and IShowSpeed among those appearing. The announced roster also includes Jennifer Hudson, Robbie Williams, and Laura Pausini.
The reports also describe additional entertainment programming around the tournament’s closing events. Times of India says a halftime show will spotlight global stars including BTS and Madonna, presenting it as part of the broader performance schedule associated with the World Cup’s final.
Across sources, the main points remain consistent: the closing ceremony takes place at New York/New Jersey Stadium, it is held before the July 19 final, and it includes high-profile performers such as Tom Cruise, Nicole Scherzinger, IShowSpeed, Jennifer Hudson, Robbie Williams, and Laura Pausini. FIFA’s full performer list is presented as part of its official announcement for the tournament’s closing festivities.
