The 2026 World Cup Finals is shaping up to be quite the star-studded event on the pitch itself. FIFA revealed the lineup for the closing ceremony Tuesday (July 14), and it features notable global stars.
Jennifer Hudson, who is one of only 22 people who can boast they have EGOT status, is set to deliver what FIFA described in its press release as a “special rendition” of the United States’ national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” before the match begins on Sunday (July 19) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
The pre-kickoff ceremony, which FIFA teased will “celebrate the 48…
