IShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colour

IShowSpeed kicks off World Cup closing ceremony in blaze of colourImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, IShowSpeed opened the closing ceremony on SundayPublished7 minutes agoThe 2026 World Cup closing ceremony kicked off with a performance from streamer IShowSpeed, who took to the field alongside drummers and dancers in vibrant tracksuits. More than 80,000 fans, celebrities and foreign dignitaries are expected to pack New York New Jersey Stadium for Sunday's final between Spain and Argentina.The star-studded pre-match entertainment is set to continue, with actor Tom Cruise expected to appear alongside singers Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger. Watch closing ceremony and build-up before Spain face Argentina in World Cup finalAttributionSportImage source, Getty ImagesItalian singer Pausini told the BBC's Carl Nasman that she's "very excited" and "proud" to be performing alongside Williams and Scherzinger at the closing ceremony. "When Robbie [Williams] invited me to sing with him, I felt goosebumps everywhere because Robbie's one of my favorite singer, songwriter, and performer," Pausini told the BBC.The planned celebrity performances will also include a half-time show headlined by Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS.Madonna, the best-selling female music artist of all time, will perform after the launch of her new album, Confessions II, which debuted as the Number 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart in July.Justin Bieber also returned to headlines in April with his biggest live show in four years at the Coachella music festival, having cancelled his Justice world tour following health issues.Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian musician Burna Boy will return to the stage together after performing during the opening ceremony in Mexico City last month. Their song Dai Dai has been a global favourite on music charts and was a frequently played number at stadiums during the tournament.Meanwhile...