How to Watch the 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show & Closing Ceremony

Key Points:

• The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina will feature a unique halftime show, marking the first time a halftime performance is included in a World Cup final.
• The closing ceremony starts at 1:30 p.m. ET on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, airing on FOX and FOX One, with appearances by Tom Cruise, Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini, and Jennifer Hudson.
• The halftime show is expected to begin around 3:45 p.m. ET and will last approximately 11 minutes, within a targeted total halftime break of no more than 20 minutes.
• Performers for the halftime show include Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, Burna Boy, BTS, Gustavo Dudamel with orchestras, the PS22 Chorus, Ghetto Kids, Emmanuel Kelly, and Muppet characters, with Chris Martin curating the event.
• The halftime performance supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million to improve access to education and football opportunities for children globally, continuing Shakira’s longstanding association with the World Cup.