The International Football Federation (FIFA) revealed details of the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony, which will take place concurrently with the final match.

The newspaper 'Marca' said that despite being described as the longest World Cup in history, it passed in the blink of an eye.

The 2026 World Cup closing ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 19 at the New York stadium in New Jersey, and this event will bring together a group of celebrities to bid farewell to the greatest sporting event in the world.

Fans attending the final match at the stadium will have the opportunity to watch this special event.. The closing ceremony will begin 90 minutes before the start of the final match.

There, viewers will enjoy exclusive experiences and entertainment activities before the match.

Jennifer Hudson, winner of Emmy, Grammy, and Oscar awards, will perform the American national anthem. The ceremony will also feature renowned international artists such as Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and the band I Show Speed, who will perform during the ceremony.

They will be joined by stars such as Tom Cruise, who is accustomed to attending closing ceremonies after his recent participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics, and the names of other artists and special guests will be announced as the ceremony date approaches.

The closing ceremony will combine music and football, as Heimo Schirgi, Operations Director for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said: 'This event will generate the same excitement with which the world welcomed the opening ceremonies in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and will conclude the 2026 World Cup activities.'