Hollywood Lights Up 2026 World Cup Final- Trump Booed
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has smashed ratings records in the U.S. and around the world, owing to its mix of star power — Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar performing in perhaps their final World Cup matches.
They were joined by younger stars Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Lamine Yamal — a North American setting and a bevy of certified studs.
Oscar winmner Tom Cruise, one of Hollywood’s last movie stars, has an Oscar-courting movie coming out in the fall, “Digger,” that he’s been promoting the heck out of.
The two would merge their audiences, first with Digger airing special TV spots during World Cup matches, and then Cruise making a special appearance during Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and defending champions Argentina at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium (temporarily renamed the New York New Jersey Stadium just for the World Cup).
He proclaimed, “So, as we gather for one final chapter, let us celebrate a tournament that brought the world together. Let us celebrate each other. This is football. This is unity. This is greatness.”
They highlighted the competition’s mostly American backdrop and its international scope. With the match scoreless at the half, the crowds in attendance and watching on TV needed an adrenaline boost, and the medley of musical acts was more than eager to provide one.
Jason Sudeikis popped out as his Ted Lasso character to introduce Justin Bieber, urging him to “make us proud” while posing in front of a “BELIEBE” sign.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final was the hottest ticket since Game 4 of the NBA Finals, attracting celebrities from all over the world to… New Jersey.
