FIFA had said on Wednesday, that American rapper-singer Post Malone will headline the closing ceremony, which starts at 11am IST. It will also feature performances by Italian singer Laura Pausini, American singer Nicole Scherzinger, British pop star Robbie Williams and YouTube creator IShowSpeed. Actor Tom Cruise is also set to make a special appearance.

Produced by Balich Wonder Studio, the ceremony is designed to celebrate the tournament’s defining moments and the global appeal of football after a month of competition across the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will also celebrate all 48 teams that took part in the tournament.

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Ahead of FIFA World Cup final, every line in New York leads to Lionel Messi

In the basement of the Javits Hall, supporters of Argentina and Spain fidgeted in the sinuous queue to the Fanatics Festival in the heart of New York, two days before the final in Metlife Stadium. The gruff security guard stifling his yawn quizzically verified the loyalties of every new entrant, “Spain in the line over there and Argentina down here. No fights, no punches please. I know you guys are sweet.” Both groups of fans were separated by barricades nearly fifty metres ahead but he had read about the skirmishes between England and Argentina fans in Times Square on Thursday. READ MORE