
World Cup final lip-sync controversy erupts over Speed and Post Malone performances
During the 2026 World Cup final closing ceremony, IShowSpeed and Post Malone drew heavy backlash with fans accusing their performances of lip-syncing; Post Malone performed Sunflower with Swae Lee, while IShowSpeed delivered World Cup (Champions). The criticism followed by mentions of other performers and the upcoming halftime show lineup featuring big names like Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS.

