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How to watch the 2022 World Cup closing ceremony

By Max Parsons

The Lusail Stadium will host the 2022 World Cup closing ceremony and final
The Lusail Stadium will host the 2022 World Cup closing ceremony and final / Catherine Ivill/GettyImages
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It's been one hell of a month; we've had unbelievable underdogs, dubious decision-making, first-rate football - and now we're down to two titans in the showpiece event.

Following a third-place play-off between an admirable Croatia collective and a history-making Morocco side on Saturday, Sunday will mark the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France - both looking for their third global triumph.

Before the Argentines and the French meet for the first time in the World Cup final, however, we'll be treated to the 2022 World Cup closing ceremony. Here's a guide to what you can expect to see and where to watch it.

Who is performing at the World Cup closing ceremony?

Among the star-studded lineup is Nigerian-American musician Davido, who will perform his track Hayya Hayya - the uplifting song that's part of FIFA's official soundtrack for the 2022 World Cup.

We'll also see Indian actress and musician Nora Fatehi take to the stage during the closing ceremony, having featured in the opening ceremony all that time ago, while stars like Shakira and Jennifer Lopez will reportedly make music-video appearances.

When and where is the World Cup closing ceremony?

The closing ceremony of the 2022 World Cup will take place directly prior to the 64th and final match of the tournament, a mammoth clash between Argentina and France. It will be held at the Lusail Stadium, boasting a capacity of just under 89,000, in Qatar's second largest city, Lusail.

  • Location: Lusail, Qatar
  • Stadium: Lusail Stadium
  • Date: Sunday, December 18
  • Start time: 13:00 GMT / 08:30 ET / 05:00 PT

What TV channel is the World Cup opening ceremony on?

The BBC opted not to show live coverage of the opening ceremony on TV, although streamed it via BBC iPlayer - this is expected to be the case with the closing ceremony this time around.

Both the BBC and ITV have rights to show the final, so you can catch the action on either channel.

Where can you watch the World Cup closing ceremony on TV in the UK?

  • BBC One
  • BBC iPlayer
  • ITV 1
  • ITVX

Where can you watch the World Cup closing ceremony on TV in the United States and Canada?

  • TV: FS1, Telemundo Deportes (USA), The Sports Network (Canada)
  • Live stream: fuboTV, Peacock (USA) CTV, RDS (Canada)
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