Finally, after more than one month of thrills and emotional rollercoasters, the FIFA World Cup 2026 officially comes to an end. Before Argentina and Spain face their final battle for the World Cup 2026 crown, a special closing ceremony will take place.
FIFA announced a "star-studded" World Cup 2026 closing ceremony ahead of the final at the New York/New Jersey Stadium. As the countdown begins, people are finding themselves talking about the closing ceremony.
So, as stated by FIFA, the closing ceremony is set to transform the whole stadium into a spectacular celebration of music, culture, entertainment and, of course, football.
The star-studded pre-match celebration will feature an iconic lineup led by Grammy-nominated singer and rapper Post Malone, joined by British pop legend Robbie Williams, acclaimed Italian artist Laura Pausini, and powerhouse vocalist Nicole Scherzinger. Each of them brings their own global appeal to one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.
To add some modern touch, football fans will also enjoy the performance of internet sensation and devoted football enthusiast IShowSpeed, whose unbeatable energy has made him a familiar face in this World Cup, while Hollywood icon Tom Cruise is expected to add that ‘cherry on top’ moment with his special appearance.
Completing the pre-match celebration, Jennifer Hudson, EGOT-winning singer, will perform the United States national anthem, setting the stage before the historic final kick-off. This diverse lineup perfectly captures FIFA’s vision of celebrating football’s universal appeal by bringing music, cinema, digital culture, and sports together for the people around the world.
But the celebration does not end here; FIFA also added something entirely different this time, the first-ever halftime show curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin in the final ceremony. Among every rumour, rehearsal, and announcement, three names continue to dominate conversations across Bangladesh.
Whether we're scrolling through social media, chatting over tea, or debating about football with friends, BTS, Shakira, and Justin Bieber remain the artists we cannot stop looking forward to seeing perform in the FIFA World Cup.
No announcement has ignited the level of excitement quite like BTS. BTS performing in the FIFA half-time show generates unmatched excitement across the globe. As the biggest boy band in the world, their influence stretches far beyond the music. Social media has already been buzzing with discussions, countdowns, and fan theories about which song they are going to perform.
The anticipation intensified even more after one BTS member, V, also known as Kim Taehyung, drove fans crazy by wearing a full football kit during the group’s Munich concert ahead of the grand FIFA ceremony. The playful fashion choice instantly sparked online, and fans started a countdown for their World Cup performance.
Then comes Shakira, the FIFA queen who is forever linked with football’s grandest celebrations. Every World Cup generation got its own soundtracks, and her music continues to define the tournament’s joyful spirit, which makes her appearance feel thrilling and nostalgic at the same time.
As if that were not enough, Justin Bieber joins the festivities, bringing another wave of excitement for fans who grew up with his music. His return to a global event feels like the perfect comeback moment. The lineup feels like the kind of lineup we usually only imagine in our wildest dream festival posters, where three different fandoms come together.
Beyond those three, the lineup continues to expand with outstanding star power like Madonna, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and Coldplay. That remarkable mix reflects exactly what the World Cup has always represented.
Football brings nations together, while music reminds us that celebration speaks every language, whether through mesmerising orchestras, stadium pop, emotional ballads, or catchy dance rhythms.
As Bangladeshi supporters prepare to witness the biggest match in football, we know our eyes will keep drifting beyond the scoreboard. Somewhere between the final whistle, the music, and the shared excitement of millions, the FIFA World Cup 2026 finale promises to remind us that the greatest victory is celebrating together.
