Tom Cruise to join FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony
Tom Cruise and several high-profile musical artists have been announced as participants in the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony. The event will take place in New Jersey following the final match, celebrating the tournament's journey across North America.
Why it matters
The inclusion of major Hollywood and global music stars highlights the increasing convergence of international sports events with large-scale entertainment spectacles.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has announced that Tom Cruise will join a star-studded pregame closing ceremony.
The ceremony will take place ahead of the final match at New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19, and celebrate the 48 teams’ journey across the three host countries and 16 host cities throughout the tournament.
The Top Gun star will make a special appearance during the show, which will feature performances from Italian singer-songwriter Laura Pausini, Pussycat Dolls member Nicole Scherzinger, English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams and YouTube star and streamer IShowSpeed.
EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson will also deliver a special rendition of the United States national anthem ahead of the final.
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