# Watch Post Malone premieres new song ‘Chrome Heartbreaker’ at World Cup pre-game ceremony

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/watch-post-malone-premieres-new-song-chrome-heartbreaker-at-world-cup-pre-game-ceremony/
- Published: 2026-07-20T08:52:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-21T00:06:17+00:00
- Original publisher: NME
- Original article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-post-malone-premieres-new-song-chrome-heartbreaker-at-world-cup-pre-game-ceremony-3957923?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=watch-post-malone-premieres-new-song-chrome-heartbreaker-at-world-cup-pre-game-ceremony
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Post Malone debuted 'Chrome Heartbreaker' before the World Cup final
- Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win their second World Cup
- Star-studded pre-match and half-time shows featured Madonna, BTS, Shakira and more

## Summary

Post Malone performed a live set before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, using the pre-match slot to debut his new track 'Chrome Heartbreaker'. The appearance formed part of an elaborate pre-game and half-time entertainment lineup surrounding the Spain-Argentina final, reflecting how major sporting finals increasingly incorporate large-scale musical showcases to draw wider cultural attention.

The performance took place at New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of kick-off, with Post Malone also playing 'Wow' and bringing out Swae Lee for 'Sunflower'. Spain went on to beat Argentina 1-0, securing their second World Cup title in a match echoing their 2010 extra-time win over the Netherlands. Other pre-match acts included Tom Cruise, IShowSpeed, Jennifer Hudson, and Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger performing the tournament's first official anthem, while Chris Martin curated a half-time show featuring Madonna, Shakira, BTS and Justin Bieber.

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