Post Malone Debuts New Song 'Chrome Heartbreaker' at World Cup Final Pregame Ceremony - Rolling Stone

What the report says

Rolling Stone reported that Post Malone led the pregame ceremony for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before Spain faced Argentina. According to the outlet, Malone began his set with “Chrome Heartbreaker,” a new track he had been previewing in the days leading up to the event, then moved into “Wow” and “Sunflower,” joined by Swae Lee for the latter.

The show was staged about 90 minutes before kickoff and was presented as part of FIFA’s effort to pair the tournament’s biggest sporting moments with major entertainment acts. Rolling Stone cited FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s earlier statement saying Malone’s appearance was intended to celebrate the tournament and build anticipation before the final.

Other featured participants included Jennifer Hudson, who performed the United States national anthem; YouTube personality IShowSpeed, who performed “Champions”; and actor Tom Cruise, who appeared ahead of a forthcoming film release. Rolling Stone also noted that a separate halftime lineup was expected to include Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS.

The performance capped a month of high-profile musical programming across the 2026 World Cup’s three host countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Rolling Stone’s account placed Malone’s appearance within a broader run of tournament entertainment that included Shakira, Burna Boy, Future, Tyla, Katy Perry, Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara, Eliana and Ellie Goulding. The outlet also noted that the next World Cup is scheduled for 2030, the tournament’s centennial edition, with Morocco, Portugal and Spain as hosts.