The 2026 FIFA World Cup final officially got underway with performances from Jennifer Hudson, Robbie Williams and more music stars.
Moments before kickoff between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Hudson delivered a theatrical rendition of the United States national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
With U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump watching from a stadium suite, Hudson — one of just 22 artists to achieve EGOT status — stood on a long navy carpet stretching across the field wearing a white gown accented with red, white and blue trim….
