Tom Cruise to make special appearance at FIFA World Cup closing ceremony
Los Angeles, July 14
FIFA is leaving no stone unturned to make the FIFA World Cup closing ceremony a truly grand spectacle. Several surprise performances and special appearances are expected to keep fans on the edge of their seats. And now, the latest development is that Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise is set to perform at the closing ceremony on July 19.
FIFA on Tuesday afternoon announced that Tom Cruise, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and internet streamer IShowSpeed will be among the names that will perform as part of the World Cup closing ceremony, as per Deadline.
FIFA has also confirmed that Grammy and Oscar-winning singer Jennifer Hudson will perform the US national anthem.
Meanwhile, France and Spain, two European football powerhouses, are all set to face each other in a blockbuster semifinal in Dallas on Tuesday, with a place in the World Cup final at stake.
Spain, the top-ranked team heading into the tournament and reigning European champions, reached the semifinals after defeating Belgium 2-1, with Mikel Merino once again scoring a decisive late goal.
France, ranked No. 3, continued its impressive campaign with a commanding 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco, as France captain Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele found the net to secure a place for their team in the last four.
England and Argentina will lock horns to register a spot in the final match on Wednesday in Atlanta.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is going to be epic! Tom Cruise doing a live stunt at the stadium would be insane. But honestly, I'm more excited about seeing France vs Spain semifinal. Mbappe vs Yamal? That's the real blockbuster! 🔥
I'm from Hyderabad and a huge football fan. While I appreciate the Hollywood glamour, I wish FIFA would also focus more on grassroots football in developing countries like India instead of just entertainment. Still, can't wait for the matches!
Tom Cruise dahi hai ya Hollywood ka agent? 😂 Jokes aside, this ceremony is going to be a visual treat. Hope they also have some traditional South American music to represent the host nation properly.
As a die-hard CR7 fan, I'm just sad Portugal isn't in the semifinals 😢 But this closing ceremony lineup is impressive. Tom Cruise performing Mission Impossible theme would be perfect for the World Cup finale!
It's great they're including diverse performers like Laura Pausini and Nicole Scherzinger. But 15 minutes for the ceremony seems too short for all these big names. Football should stay the main focus though - that France vs Spain match is going to be legendary!
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