East Rutherford, July 19: The 2026 FIFA World Cup final became a major entertainment spectacle as some of Hollywood’s biggest names joined global music stars and celebrities at the New York New Jersey Stadium for the highly anticipated clash between Spain and Argentina.
Tom Cruise was among the prominent Hollywood personalities spotted at the event, while Jason Sudeikis made a special appearance in his much-loved Ted Lasso character during the halftime festivities. The actor was joined by Brendan Hunt, who reprised Coach Beard as part of the entertainment programme.
The star-studded occasion also featured Justin Bieber, who performed during the halftime show. Shakira headlined the musical spectacle and was joined by Nigerian singer Burna Boy. The performance marked a major entertainment highlight of the tournament’s final.
Post Malone and Swae Lee were also part of the closing ceremony before the match, while several other celebrities, including Kevin Hart, Jessica Alba, Kaia Gerber, Spike Lee and Adrian Brody, were seen at the stadium.
The celebrity presence extended beyond Hollywood, with musicians, athletes and international personalities gathering for the tournament’s final. The event highlighted how major sporting occasions have increasingly become platforms for global entertainment and celebrity culture.
The appearance of Cruise and other leading American stars added further glamour to an already high-profile evening. With performances, celebrity appearances and the football spectacle unfolding together, the final turned into one of the year’s biggest crossover events between sport and entertainment.
The gathering also demonstrated the international reach of Hollywood and popular music, bringing together performers and actors from different corners of the entertainment industry on one of the world’s biggest sporting stages.
