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FIFA has unveiled the entertainment lineup for the closing ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Hollywood icon Tom Cruise, streaming superstar IShowSpeed, and a host of global music stars set to take the stage before the tournament’s championship match.

Updated / Sunday, 19 Jul 2026 16:58 Madonna, Justin Bieber and Shakira are set to rock the first World Cup final half-time show tonight

In an unprecedented move, superstars such as Madonna, BTS, and Shakira performed at the World Cup final’s halftime show, turning it into a high-energy musical extravaganza. The event, which resembled a Super Bowl-style presentation, marked a notable shift from traditional World Cup intermissions.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup hasn’t just produced unforgettable moments on the pitch; it’s also sparked one of the internet’s biggest trends.

Football fans are getting quite the show during the FIFA World Cup final on Monday – and we’re not talking about the game.

The 2026 World Cup final will feature two major entertainment spectacles at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19: a closing ceremony before kick-off and a Super Bowl-style half-time show.

Tom Cruise slips into the shoes of Digger Rockwell for a special FIFA World Cup 2026 promo, delivering a dramatic monologue that name-checks football legends Pelé, Diego Maradona, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The video teases the larger-than-life world of Digger ahead of its October release

Betty White made a name for herself as a comedic actress who knew exactly what was needed to get a laugh. Her celebrated TV-and-film career got underway in 1949 and continued nearly until her death in 2021 at age 99. Along the way, she commanded attention — and had people guffawing — Rose Nylund on…

Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot.

Half-time at a football game is normally a chance to grab a drink or snack, make a mad dash for the toilets or vent with friends about some questionable refereeing or defending.