Spain and argentina face off in tense world cup final

The 2026 FIFA World Cup wrapped up at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Sunday with Spain and Argentina facing off in a tightly contested match.

But the action wasn't limited to the pitch.

The afternoon was packed with musical acts and A-list appearances. Jennifer Hudson kicked things off with a powerful rendition of the national anthem, her voice soaring through the stadium.

However, the official FIFA anthem, 'Desire,' performed by Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini, failed to impress. The crowd's attention was momentarily diverted by a brief shot of President Trump in attendance, prompting a chorus of boos.

Celebrity sightings

MetLife's stands were packed with A-listers, including Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, Matt Damon, Mick Jagger, David and Victoria Beckham, Will Ferrell, Zinedine Zidane, and Trevor Noah, among others.

Several stars made appearances on the field before the match. Tom Cruise delivered a pre-game pep talk, declaring