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A very Infantino-coded show
FIFA staged its first World Cup final half-time show, turning the interval in the Spain–Argentina final into a star-packed music spectacle. The event reflected president Gianni Infantino’s push to make football’s biggest match a broader global entertainment and commercial occasion, although its crowded format drew criticism. The approximately 11-minute performance at New York New Jersey…
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Spain edge Argentina in World Cup final packed with celebrities
Spain defeated Argentina in a World Cup final attended by numerous celebrities, according to the article title. The result matters because it secured Spain the tournament’s top prize and brought a high-profile sporting contest to a close. No further article text or URL was provided, so details such as the score, venue, key players and…
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FIFA’s soccer-agent rules survive EU court ruling … for now
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Tom Cruise Makes Appearance At World Cup Final To “Celebrate A Tournament That Brought The World Together”: “This Is Unity & This Is Greatness”
Tom Cruise made a guest appearance during the pre-show for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Ahead of the matchup between Spain and Argentina to find out who becomes the soccer champion, the Digger star took the stage to deliver some encouraging words. “More than 30 days ago, 48 nations began a journey,” Cruise said.…
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Argentina and Spain meet in historic World Cup final with star-studded halftime show
The FIFA World Cup final between defending champions Argentina and Spain took place on 19 July, marking the first-ever final meeting between the two nations and featuring the first halftime show in FIFA history. The occasion drew significant attention not only for the football but for its entertainment element, with broadcasters and streaming platforms detailing…
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Post Malone Debuts New Song, Brings Out Swae Lee at 2026 World Cup Closing Ceremony
Post Malone headlined the closing ceremony ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, delivering a three-song set that included the live debut of a previously unreleased track before Sunday’s championship match between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The performance formed part of a star-studded pre-match build-up that FIFA…
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Scandal-proof: why Infantino’s Fifa power can’t be touched – video
Gianni Infantino is set to be re-elected unopposed as Fifa president for a fourth term in March, with the Guardian reporting that more than 200 of Fifa’s 211 member associations have already sent formal letters of support. The scale of this backing, arriving despite a summer marked by controversy surrounding Infantino and Fifa, illustrates how…
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Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, David Beckham lead star-studded celebrity sightings at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Celebrities flocked to venues across North America to watch matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with stars such as Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and David Beckham among those spotted in the crowds. The tournament’s global draw was reflected in the range of famous attendees, some cheering on their home nations and others simply enjoying…
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World Cup final: Trump, half-time show and everything but the football – live
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is being played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with the occasion overshadowed by a huge supporting cast of celebrity performers and the confirmed attendance of US President Donald Trump. The White House has confirmed Trump’s presence, prompting speculation over whether he will be booed, as has…