The FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19, 2026, will be accompanied by a closing ceremony and the first-ever World Cup halftime show, featuring a lineup of international music stars and notable celebrity appearances. The event will take place at MetLife Stadium.
The closing ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET, with the match between Spain and reigning champion Argentina kicking off at 3 p.m. ET. Both will air live on Fox.
Performances during the closing ceremony are set to include Post Malone, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, and IShowSpeed. Jennifer Hudson is slated to perform the U.S. national anthem, and actor Tom Cruise is also expected to make an appearance.
The unprecedented halftime show, curated by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, will feature co-headliners BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and Burna Boy. Additionally, Coldplay will perform with the PS22 chorus, and conductor Gustavo Dudamel will lead the New York Philharmonic and the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela.
Fans seeking to watch the event without cable can utilize live TV streaming services offering free trials. DIRECTV's Choice plan, for example, includes Fox and is available with a five-day free trial. Another option is a FOX One subscription, which costs $19.99 per month after a three-day trial via Prime Video.