Posted June 28Jun 28 TAKING STAGEIconic Brit pop star set to perform at the World Cup Final’s halftime show revealedHannah Hope , Biz on Sunday editor|Ciera Cree , Freelance ReporterPublished: 18:55, 27 Jun 2026AN iconic British singer is set to perform at the World Cup Final’s halftime show.The musician, 52, has been booked to sing ahead of the game on the pitch at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19.Robbie Williams will belt out his FIFA football anthem Desire with Italian pop star Laura Pausini, 52.Robbie’s appearance will precede the World Cup Final Halftime Show, curated by Coldplay singer Chris Martin, featuring Madonna, Shakira and K-pop giants BTS.A source said: “Robbie loves football and is excited to play at this momentous gig.“Of course, he hopes England will be one of the teams in the final.”4Credit: GettyEarlier this month Noel Gallagher revealed he wasn’t too impressed with the line-up so far.Asked on Talksport for his thoughts about performers booked he said: “I don’t like the razzmatazz of football.“It’s been functioning perfectly for hundreds of years.“They’re not really football people who are performing anyway, are they?”Robbie began his music career in 1990 at the tender of of 16 years old.The teen joined the hugely successful group Take That before dabbling in releasing solo music five years later.Iconic Brit pop star set to perform at the World Cup Final's halftime show revealed
Wednesday at 09:295 days Author Source Stories • Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gianni_infantino/Football’s grandest stage will once more unite, bringing together music, global star power and a dazzling showcase of breathtaking visuals for an unforgettable Closing Ceremony ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final at the 🇺🇸 New York New Jersey Stadium this Sunday, 19 July 2026. ⚽🤩This extraordinary celebration, thanks to @ishowspeed, @iamjhud, @laurapausini, @nicolescherzinger, @robbiewilliams and @tomcruise, will set the stage for the two best teams in the world to compete for sport’s most iconic trophy and have the honour of being crowned world champions! 🏆 Edited Wednesday at 09:345 days by Sydney11
Wednesday at 13:005 days Author FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony: Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger among headliners – Full list, timings, how to watchThe New York New Jersey Stadium will host the men's World Cup closing ceremony ahead of the final on Sunday 19 July.Picture by Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesBy Olympics.comThe 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes on Sunday (19 July, with the closing ceremony taking place ahead of the final.Spain await England or Argentina in the men’s football final, which is being hosted in the USA’s New York New Jersey Stadium. Kick-off is at 15:00 local time (EDT, GMT-4), while the ceremony will begin at 13:30 EDT.Tom Cruise will make a special appearance in the pre-match event, just as he did at the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The national anthem of the host nation will be performed by Jennifer Hudson, a winner of the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards, collectively known as ‘EGOT’.Also set to perform are Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini, while sports influencer and streamer IShowSpeed will also participate in the closing ceremony.The final will also feature a half-time show for the first time in men’s World Cup history, which will feature the likes of Madonna, BTS and Justin Bieber on stage.Read on to find out the key information for the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony. FIFA World Cup 2026 final half-time show: Justin Bieber, BTS, Shakira, Madonna headline – Full line-up, timings, how to watchWorld Cup 2026 closing ceremony lineupHere are the key names confirmed for the FIFA World Cup final closing ceremony show:Tom Cruise (actor)Laura Pausini (singer)Nicole Scherzinger (singer)Robbie Williams (singer)IShowSpeed (streamer)Jennifer Hudson (singer)FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony: Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger among headliners – Full list, timings, how to watch
Thursday at 16:334 days Author The closing ceremony will put the finishing touch to a historic competition before the finalTom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, IShowSpeed and Robbie Williams, among many others, will be part of the showIn a few days, the biggest sporting event in history will come to an end. To put the finishing touch to this unforgettable adventure that the 48 participating teams have lived in the three host countries and the 16 host cities, on Sunday, July 19, the closing ceremony will be held in the run-up to the final that will be hosted by the New York Stadium New Jersey.The event will bring together some of the most prominent figures in the world of music and entertainment such as Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams or IShowSpeed, who will perform at the ceremony, as well as Tom Cruise, among other artists and special guests who will be announced in the coming days.Jennifer Hudson, who has won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards, will perform a special version of the U.S. national anthem in the moments before the start of the finale. The performance of one of the world's most acclaimed artists will set the backdrop, be the perfect appetizer for the biggest football match on the planet and one of the most anticipated moments of the competition.The closing ceremony, produced in collaboration with Balich Wonder Studio, will highlight the passion, emotion and global character that have defined the 23rd edition of the 48-team FIFA™ World Cup; An event that has marked a before and after in football, has broken records and has allowed a new generation of boys and girls around the world to dream big."The closing ceremony will evoke the same emotion with which the world was welcomed at the opening ceremonies in Canada, Mexico and the United States, and will come full circle to the 2026 World Cup. The event will combine music, culture and football, and will lead to the long-awaited match in which the champion of this historic competition will be proclaimed," said Heimo Schirgi, Chief Operating Officer of the 2026™ FIFA World Cup.Fans present at the stadium will be part of the show, so it is recommended that they arrive at the venue in advance. While the closing ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. (local time), i.e. 90 minutes before the start of the final, the doors will open at 11:00. The public will be able to enjoy a wide range of experiences, such as exclusive activations, prices and pre-match entertainment.Post Malone to Headline Closing CeremonyAn international music star will delight the world with his performance, expectant to witness the most anticipated match in football. Post Malone will deliver a memorable performance at the 2026™ FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony on Sunday, July 19, before the competition's final kicks off at New York Stadium New Jersey.The show, a production of the creative partnership with Balich Wonder Studio, will kick off at 1:30 p.m. local time, 90 minutes before the match kicks off. The ceremony will unite the world with its mix of football and world-class entertainment, and Post Malone will delight the audience with a performance worthy of this unforgettable occasion. The artist, famous for having redefined musical genres and having made the most important stages on the planet his own, will head the line-up of this decisive cultural moment that precedes the match in which he will be proclaimed the next world champion.Taken from https://www.fifa.com/es/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/la-ceremonia-de-clausura-pondra-el-broche-de-oro-a-una-competicion-historica-antes-de-la-finalThe closing ceremony will put the finishing touch to a historic competition before the final
Thursday at 19:324 days I like that you ae happy, Alex. For me it is always a doubt when it comes to such performances as they are either torn apart or not recognized and especially with a song which was no success and to a public which have BTS and Bieber and so on in half time. This can be very frustrating. It is not 20 year old Rob who surprises everyone and win the hearts in storm
Thursday at 19:444 days I would imagine playing at the half time show is bittersweet for Robbie probably as England didn't make the final.
Thursday at 22:443 days 2 hours ago, TheSnake said:I would imagine playing at the half time show is bittersweet for Robbie probably as England didn't make the final.Yes I bet he is gutted....😔
Friday at 06:383 days Author This has a bit more depth to it than the version on the album . Hope it all goes well for Rob at the final Source https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Nho5FPo__hIFbg_UlaCgADesire (Official FIFA Anthem) · Robbie Williams · Nicole Scherzinger · Laura Pausini Desire (Official FIFA Anthem) ℗ 2026 Robert Williams / Farrell Music Ltd, under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment UK LimitedReleased on: 2026-07-17Associated Performer: Robbie Williams feat. Nicole Scherzinger, Laura Pausini Vocal, Associated Performer: Robbie WilliamsAssociated Performer: Nicole ScherzingerLyricist, Associated Performer, Vocal: Laura Pausini Lyricist, Percussion, Background Vocal, Drums, Producer, Composer: Karl BrazilBackground Vocal: Emily Parker Synthesizer, Guitar, Background Vocal, Programmer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Recording Engineer: Owen Parker Background Vocal: Andrea Rocha Programmer, Recording Engineer: George MurphyOrchestra: Vienna Synchron Orchestra Violin: Marina Dimitrova Violin: Willem Barboritsch Violin: I-Ping Cheng Violin: Djanay Tulenova Violin: Jevgenijs Cepoveckis Violin: Magdalena Wieckowska Violin: Marian Svetlik Violin: Lukas Medlam Violin: Alessandro Malizia Violin: Maria Prem Violin: Katarzyna Pernach Violin: Anastasia Burak Violin: Katarina Veselska Violin: Rainer Sulzgruber Violin: Alison Lie Violin: Johanna Chauta Violin: Milica Pajdic Violin: Miao-Yu Hung Violin: Plamena Ivanova Violin: Amora de Swardt Violin: Firangiz Abdullayeva Violin: Zhuldys Kussainova Viola: Nikita Gerkusov Viola: Aliona Komarovskaia Viola: Taha Abedian Viola: Mihoko Ikezawa Viola: Anna Firsanova Viola: Giorgia Veneziano Viola: Aniko Biro Viola: Angelica Cruz Cello: Elisaveta Sharakhovskaya Cello: Gergely Kolozsvari Cello: Michael Jurecka Cello: Michael Dukhnych Cello: Anzel Gerber Cello: Oliver Mohacsi Bass: Laszlo Magyar Bass: Franz König Bass: Robert Mako Bass: Kristof Sziman French Horn: Mate Börzsönyi French Horn: Andrej Kasijan French Horn: Jan Smutny French Horn: Daniel Palkövi French Horn: Nevena Grbic Trumpet: Marc Osterer Trumpet: Marc Cardwell-Hood Trumpet: Andreas Meissl Trombone: Matthew Herrmann Trombone: Matthias Reindl Trombone: Jure Medvesek Trombone: Bernhard Ploss Tuba: Bence Toth Lyricist, Composer: Robert Williams Composer, Lyricist: Erik Jan GrobLyricist, Composer: Martin Terefe Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer: Richard Flack Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes Recording Engineer: Paolo Carta Additional Studio Producer: Steve Sidwell Additional Studio Producer: Martin Weismayr Recording Engineer: Edoardo Ghigo
Friday at 06:413 days Author I am not too sure how much of this we will see on tv as that time will be used by studio experts etc talking about the game .
Friday at 16:033 days Author Robbie Williams shares new version of Official Fifa Anthem ‘Desire’ featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini ahead of World Cup finalThe three of them will play the song together live for the first time at the closing ceremonyByLiberty Dunworth17th July 2026Robbie Williams performs in 2026. CREDIT: Andreas Rentz/Getty ImagesRobbie Williams has shared a new version of the Official Fifa Anthem ‘Desire’ ahead of the World Cup Final, and it sees him join forces with Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini.Last summer, the singer was confirmed as the official Music Ambassador for the global football governing body, and he went on to drop the single with Laura Pausini shortly afterwards as the first ever official FIFA anthem.The two of them first played the song live together last July, breaking it out before a match between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Later that year, Williams performed it again at the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, performing it as a duet with Scherzinger.Now, ahead of his performance at the closing ceremony for the 2026 World Cup, Williams has released an all-new version of the track. While the original version just featured Williams and Pausini, the new version sees the two of them come together with the Pussycat Dolls singer, each sharing vocal duties and harmonising on the heartfelt chorus.The three of them are set to perform the song live together for the first time at the closing ceremony on Sunday (July 19).Available to watch in the UK on BBC One, the ceremony will be held at the New York New Jersey Stadium, shortly before Spain kick off against Argentina. Other performers lined-up for the ceremony include Post Malone, Tom Cruise and Jennifer Hudson, and there is an expected TV audience of around two billion people worldwide.Robbie Williams shares new version of Official Fifa Anthem 'Desire’ featuring Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini ahead of World Cup final
Friday at 19:323 days Author @karlbrazilEverybody knows how much passion I have for Music and Football. To have Co-written and Co-produced the Official FIFA anthem is a dream come true.I’ll be in New York to witness this performance and will savour every moment. This has been years in the making and so happy this beautiful track gets its moment on the biggest stage.Congratulations to everybody involved especially @robbiewilliams @laurapausini and @nicolescherzingerMuch love to you all. Let’s do this!#worldcup2026⚽️#desire
Yesterday at 09:521 day Author Best wishes to Rob & gang tonight, I am sure it will be great Edited yesterday at 10:031 day by Sydney11
Yesterday at 20:161 day Author Click to watch on YT ( restrictions applied ) Relive the full closing ceremony performance by Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, and Nicole Scherzinger perform desire at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. Spain v Argentina | FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final | July 19 2026 | Pre-game FOLLOW FIFA’S TOURNAMENT CHANNELS BELOW! FIFA World Cup: 👉 / fifaworldcup 👉 / fifaworldcup 👉 / fifaworldcup 👉 / fifaworldcup 👉 https://www.threads.com/@fifaworldcup👉 https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb78...
3 hours ago3 hr Author Robbie needs to button up his jacket Such a gorgeous couple ❤️Source Stories • Instagram
