Post Malone headlined the pregame ceremony ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium, performing for a large crowd 90 minutes before kick-off. The performance marked the conclusion of a star-studded run of musical acts throughout the month-long tournament, held across the US, Canada and Mexico, and underlined FIFA's efforts to blend sport with major cultural entertainment.

Malone opened his set with the previously teased new track "Chrome Heartbreaker" before playing hits including "Wow" and "Sunflower", the latter joined by Swae Lee. Other pregame appearances included Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson singing the US national anthem, and YouTuber IShowSpeed performing "Champions", while Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS are set to headline the halftime show. The tournament's opening ceremonies had earlier featured Shakira and Burna Boy in Mexico City, Future, Tyla and Katy Perry in Los Angeles, and Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara and Eliana in Canada, with the next World Cup confirmed for 2030 in Morocco, Portugal and Spain.