Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger performed the song "Desire" at the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, held after the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The performance marked the debut of the first official FIFA anthem, written by Williams, who was named the organisation's Music Ambassador last summer, and it capped a tournament final attended by numerous celebrities and world leaders.

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final, with Ferran Torres scoring the winning goal in the 106th minute. Williams drew attention for a bedazzled tracksuit worn for the closing performance, prompting mixed reactions online, including comparisons to a Sopranos character, while the tournament's halftime show, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and featuring artists including Madonna, BTS and Shakira, was separately criticised by pundit Wayne Rooney as "crap".