- By Samannay Sen
- Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:25 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
- IShowSpeed and Post Malone headlined the World Cup closing ceremony.
- Fans witnessed spectacular performances before the trophy presentation.
- The entertainment capped off an unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final began spectacularly as IShowSpeed and Post Malone delivered electrifying performances during the closing ceremony at MetLife Stadium before the Spain vs Argentina showdown.
Post Malone thrilled the crowd with some of his biggest hits, while IShowSpeed received one of the loudest cheers of the evening as the YouTube sensation took centre stage on football's biggest night.
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Speed's Family Shares Emotional Moment
Celebrations were more jubilant after a video went viral showing Speed's brother crying tears of joy as he watched him perform at the FIFA World Cup final.
On the other hand, Speed's father shared that he took a bus for 12 hours because he did not want to miss the grand performance of his son.
🚨🚨| Watching Speed perform at the FIFA World Cup Final closing ceremony brought his brother to tears. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0FVDOLkRYo
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) July 19, 2026
The stunning acts made the FIFA World Cup final even more interesting, with music and football coming together at MetLife Stadium in front of thousands of fans gathered at the stadium and millions watching the event around the world.
The performance has made the ceremony packed with entertainment. In addition to football, the ceremony featured Jennifer Hudson singing the anthem of the USA, while the World Cup final was the first to have a halftime show that included the most famous musicians of the world, such as Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS, and Burna Boy.
The air was full of excitement and tension with many football legends, Hollywood stars, and millions of people watching the FIFA World Cup final.