NEW YORK: American singer and rapper Post Malone headlined a star-studded closing ceremony at the FIFA World Cup final, delivering a high-energy performance at the New York/New Jersey Stadium that set the stage for football’s biggest spectacle.
The show began with an electrifying performance by a massive ensemble of drummers, whose thunderous rhythms echoed across the stadium and instantly captivated the packed crowd.
Their high-octane act paved the way for one of the evening’s most anticipated performers, internet sensation and streamer IShowSpeed, who took centre stage to perform his song ‘Champions’.
🚨IShowSpeed apresentou sua música “Champions” durante a cerimônia de abertura da final da Copa do Mundo!
• O maior streamer do mundo faz história mais uma vez🤯pic.twitter.com/eKhlpdVT4d
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The energetic performance, coupled with synchronised choreography, had fans on their feet as the stadium transformed into a sea of lights. He also bopped to the beats of ‘This is the World Cup’, taking the energy to the next level.
The excitement only intensified when Grammy-nominated rapper Post Malone made his grand entrance. Delivering his much-anticipated ‘Chrome Heartbreaker’, the global superstar elevated the atmosphere with a powerful performance that fused his signature sound with the grandeur of the World Cup finale.
Post Malone debuts new song “Chrome Heartbreaker” at the FIFA World Cup Finals. pic.twitter.com/CuslRYurSl
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For the event, Malone chose a double denim (jacket and jeans), paired with a cream cowboy hat and sunglasses.
The musical celebration reached another high point when Post Malone was joined by singer Swae Lee for a crowd-pleasing rendition of their chart-topping hit ‘Sunflower’ from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The duo’s chemistry and the song’s infectious melody prompted thousands of fans to sing along, creating one of the most memorable moments before kickoff.
🎤 Post Malone abrió la previa de la final del Mundial 2026 con una emotiva interpretación de “Sunflower”, su exitoso tema junto a Swae Lee, poniendo a cantar a todo el estadio antes del partido. 🌻⚽ pic.twitter.com/QnFSIohMV4
— Benito Hernández (@Benitolhg) July 19, 2026
Blending world-class entertainment with football’s grandest stage, the FIFA World Cup final opening ceremony delivered a fitting prelude to the ultimate showdown. (ANI)
