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Tom Cruise and Music Stars to Perform at 2026 World Cup Closing Ceremony in New Jersey
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
The 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, featuring performances by Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson, and other music stars before the final match between France/Spain and Argentina/England.
- 01The 2026 World Cup closing ceremony is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
- 02Performers include Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, and Robbie Williams.
- 03Jennifer Hudson will sing the US national anthem at the ceremony.
- 04The tournament featured 48 teams across 16 cities in three countries for the first time.
- 05Stadium gates open at 11:00 a.m. local time with entertainment before the ceremony starts at 1:30 p.m.
- 06The final match kicks off at 10:00 p.m. Israel time between France/Spain and Argentina/England.
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