Post Malone headlines opening ceremony of 2026 FIFA World Cup final
Post Malone performed a set that opened the 2026 World Cup final ceremony in New York-New Jersey, while other entertainers such as Jennifer Hudson and Tom Cruise also appeared.
Post Malone opened the opening ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, delivering a set that began with the newly released track "Chrome Heartbreaker" and continued with his hits "Wow" and "Sunflower" featuring Swae Lee. The performance was described by FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a celebration of the tournament’s journey and a way to energize the crowd before the match.
The ceremony also featured appearances by actor Tom Cruise, who promoted his upcoming film Digger, and singer Jennifer Hudson, who performed the United States national anthem. YouTube personality IShowSpeed performed his song "Champions" as part of the pre-game entertainment.
Organizers have announced that the halftime show will include Justin Bieber as the headliner, with co-headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS. Additional performances have taken place throughout the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, featuring artists such as Shakira, Burna Boy, Future, Katy Perry, Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara, Ellie Goulding and others.