{"id":550776,"date":"2026-07-15T10:31:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T10:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/550776\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:31:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T10:31:20","slug":"world-cup-closing-ceremony-lineup-jennifer-hudson-nicole-scherzinger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/550776\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup Closing Ceremony Lineup: Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tThe 2026 World Cup<\/a> Finals is shaping up to be quite the star-studded event on the pitch itself. FIFA revealed the lineup for the closing ceremony Tuesday (July 14), and it features notable global stars.<\/p>\n

\n\tJennifer Hudson, who is one of only 22 people who can boast they have EGOT status, is set to deliver what FIFA described in its press release as a \u201cspecial rendition\u201d of the United States\u2019 national anthem, \u201cThe Star-Spangled Banner,\u201d before the match begins on Sunday (July 19) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe pre-kickoff ceremony, which FIFA teased will \u201ccelebrate the 48 teams\u2019 unforgettable journey\u201d in the global soccer tournament, will include performances from singers Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini and Robbie Williams, as well as streamer IShowSpeed. In addition, superstar actor Tom Cruise will be making a special appearance.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cGrateful to be part of this unforgettable celebration,\u201d Scherzinger, who is part of the Pussycat Dolls, said in her Instagram Stories after the news was announced. \u201cA true honor! See you soon #FIFAWorldCup\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tPausini \u2014 who collaborated with Williams for \u201cDesire,\u201d FIFA\u2019s 2025 anthem \u2014 also shared her excitement about participating in the closing ceremony. \u201cI\u2019m proud that an Italian voice will be part of this global celebration alongside Robbie and Nicole,\u201d she wrote in part in her Instagram post<\/a>. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to share this special moment with football fans around the world and with you all.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tHeimo Schirgi, COO of FIFA World Cup 2026, said in a statement of the closing show: \u201cEchoing the spirit of the opening ceremonies \u2014 which welcomed the world to the greatest stage in Canada, Mexico and the United States \u2014 the closing ceremony will bring the FIFA World Cup 2026 full circle through music, culture and football, before we kick off the highly anticipated match that will crown the champions of this groundbreaking tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tBut it\u2019s not just the closing ceremony that will boast big, global names. As previously announced, the World Cup Final Halftime Show will feature co-headliners BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and Shakira, with the mid-game show curated by Coldplay\u2019s Chris Martin.<\/p>\n

\n\tAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup nears the end of its 104 matches, only four of the original 48 teams are still in contention: Argentina, England, France and Spain. The latter two are set to face of July 14 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, at 3 p.m. ET. England takes on Argentina July 15 at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia at 3 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe face-off for the bronze medal will take place July 18 at Miami Stadium in Florida at 5 p.m. ET. The World Cup final \u2014 which will see the winners of the July 14 and July 15 games take the pitch \u2014 will begin at 3 p.m. at MetLife Stadium.<\/p>\n


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