The New York New Jersey stadium will host an exceptional closing ceremony for the FIFA World Cup 2026 next Sunday, prior to the start of the final match of the largest tournament in World Cup history, starting at 1:30 PM local time.

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) explained that the ceremony will celebrate the historic journey of the 48 teams across the three host countries and 16 cities, and will bring together a selection of the world's top music and entertainment stars.

The organizers indicated that the ceremony will feature performances by Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and IShowSpeed, with a special appearance by global star Tom Cruise, in a celebration that brings together top artistic names ahead of the final match.

The statement added that global star Jennifer Hudson, winner of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards, will perform the US national anthem in a special show just before the kick-off.

For his part, Haimo Shergy, Chief Operating Officer of the FIFA World Cup 2026, affirmed that the ceremony is an extension of the tournament's spirit that welcomed the world in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, noting that it will combine music, culture, and football in preparation for the final match.

The audience present in the stadium will play an active role in the show, as the ceremony activities begin at 1:30 PM local time, 90 minutes before the final kicks off, while gates open at 11:00 AM, and shows and entertainment activities continue until match time.