The ceremony is reportedly set to feature:
The blend of established music stars, entertainment figures and online creators reflects the global reach of the tournament. Further artists and guests are expected to be announced before the final.
The report links the ceremony to the scale of the expanded 2026 World Cup, which will feature 48 teams across the United States, Canada and Mexico. With matches staged in 16 cities, the final is being positioned as more than a sporting contest: it will also serve as the closing celebration for the first tournament of its expanded format.
That wider presentation could make the pre-match show particularly significant. The final will attract a global audience even before the teams walk out, giving the organisers an opportunity to connect football with music, cinema and digital culture.
The closing ceremony should not be confused with the final’s halftime entertainment. The update says the two events will have separate productions and different lineups, with details of the halftime show due to be released independently.
More names are reportedly set to follow in the build-up to 19 July, while ticket holders are expected to arrive early, with stadium gates reportedly opening at 11:00 local time. The next storyline will be whether the pre-match cast grows into one of the tournament’s defining spectacles-or is eventually overshadowed by the separate halftime reveal.