The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey drew a star-studded crowd, with some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports in attendance.
Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger, and Laura Pausini performed at the closing ceremony, which kicked off the event. Williams sang the official Fifa anthem, "Desire," while Scherzinger and Pausini joined him on stage.
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The event also featured a halftime show, with Justin Bieber, Shakira, and BTS taking the stage. Tom Cruise gave a passionate speech after IShowSpeed sang his song "Champions."
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David and Victoria Beckham, Ronaldinho, and Ronaldo Nazário with Madonna were also spotted in the crowd. The increased security measures at the game, with Secret Service on hand for additional screening, were likely due to President Donald Trump's attendance, who will present the trophy to the winning team.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also in attendance, alongside European royalty such as the King and Queen of Spain. Various national leaders, including Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, were also on hand.
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A diverse group of attendees included acclaimed actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Tom Holland, as well as prominent musicians and rappers like Jay-Z, Beyonce, Rihanna, Drake, and Stormzy. Top athletes from various sports, including Steph Curry, Serena Williams, Patrick Mahomes, and Carlos Alcaraz, were also expected to attend.
The World Cup final is one of the most-watched sporting events in the world, and the presence of such a high-profile group of attendees is likely to draw even more attention to the event. As the match between Spain and Argentina heats up, fans around the world will be tuning in to see who will take home the trophy.
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