2026 World Cup Final: Madonna halftime show lukewarm, Tom Cruise gives pre-game speech

Published Jul 20, 06:12 AM UTC

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final, held in the United States, saw Spain defeat Argentina in a tense match. Beyond the football, the event featured numerous celebrity moments. Jennifer Hudson performed the US national anthem. A trio of Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and Laura Pausini performed together. Tom Cruise gave an inspirational pre-game speech. The halftime show, which received a lukewarm reception, was opened by Madonna with a pre-recorded performance featuring cameos from football icons like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Wayne Rooney, as well as The Muppets. The article lists 11 such celebrity moments from the final.