Laura Pausini will perform at the 2026 World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Before the kick-off of the match he will sing with Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger Desireofficial FIFA anthem interpreted in English and Spanish.
«Every time I have the opportunity to combine music and sport I realize how both have the power to unite people through the same emotion: passion», says Pausini, who closed the part of the tour last June 6th at Madison Square Garden I sing/Yo sing in Spain, South America and the United States. The tour will resume on October 1st with the zero date of the Italian tour. «Performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Robbie Williams and Nicole Scherzinger will be another unforgettable experience, and I am truly honored to be part of an event that brings together people from all over the world through music, sport and party. Because when music and sport come together, they speak a universal language that everyone understands.”
Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson, Ishowspeed will also be present at the opening ceremony.
As is known, for the first time a World Cup final will also host a halftime show modeled on those of the Super Bowl. It is curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay and includes performances by Madonna, Shakira & Burna Boy (the singer opened the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City), BTS, Justin Bieber, Gustavo Dudamel, PS22 Chorus feat. Coldplay.
One dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund which aims to “raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football for children around the world.”
