World Cup 2026 final opening ceremony held in New York/New Jersey

The 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina was preceded by an opening ceremony at the stadium in New York/New Jersey. The event featured performances by American artist Post Malone and YouTuber IShowSpeed. Post Malone's set included a fireworks display, while IShowSpeed performed for the crowd. Reports indicate the artistic direction of the ceremony was curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay. The event combined elements of football and pop culture. Fans observed the pre-game show moments before the match kickoff to determine the tournament winner.