Nicole Scherzinger, Andrea Bocelli, the Village People and Robbie Williams to Perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw will be amplified by a lineup of high-profile musical acts, bringing star power to the ceremony that sets the tournament’s group-stage matchups.

On Friday, December 5, acclaimed performers Nicole Scherzinger, tenor Andrea Bocelli, pop star Robbie Williams and disco veterans Village People will headline the Final Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The event will be co-hosted by Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart and Danny Ramirez.

Scherzinger arrives on the heels of a standout year — she won the Tony Award on June 8 for her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard. Bocelli is no stranger to World Cup–adjacent events, having performed for the sport’s fans in years past. Williams, fresh from the Oscar-nominated Better Man documentary, is set to release his 13th studio record, Britpop, in February. And the Village People, forever associated with the anthem “Y.M.C.A.,” are slated to close out the ceremony with their trademark energy.

Beyond the performances, the Final Draw will determine the group-stage pairings for the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup, scheduled to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The tournament will be hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with former England captain Rio Ferdinand overseeing the draw alongside broadcaster Samantha Johnson.

Helping out on stage will be a roster of sports icons serving as draw assistants, including Tom Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, Wayne Gretzky and Aaron Judge. Former NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning will host the red carpet.

The Final Draw will stream live on FIFA.com and will also be broadcast on FOX this Friday.

Sources: FIFA, FOX.

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