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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Carsen Holaday

Who is IShowSpeed? The viral internet personality performing at the 2026 World Cup closing ceremony

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The star-studded lineup for the 2026 Fifa World Cup Final’s closing ceremony has been announced, featuring famous performers like Tom Cruise, Nicole Scherzinger and Post Malone — but one name on the list might come as a surprise.

IShowSpeed, a 21-year-old influencer from Cincinnati, Ohio, will take the stage ahead of the final match Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium alongside Scherzinger, Malone, Robbie Williams and Italian singer Laura Pausini. Jennifer Hudson will perform the U.S. national anthem, while Cruise is slated to make a special appearance.

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