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Updated · Fox News · Jul 19
Jennifer Hudson Sings for 80,000 at World Cup Final as Trump Watches in New Jersey
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 19

Jennifer Hudson Sings for 80,000 at World Cup Final as Trump Watches in New Jersey

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 19

Summary

  • More than 80,000 fans at New York/New Jersey Stadium heard Jennifer Hudson perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.
  • Donald Trump watched from a suite between first lady Melania Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, with the FOX broadcast showing him as applause followed Hudson’s performance.
  • The closing ceremony also featured Robbie Williams, a unity-themed speech from Tom Cruise, and Carlos Alcaraz delivering the World Cup trophy in a Louis Vuitton case before Mario Kempes presented it.
  • The final capped a month-long tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with Argentina seeking to defend its 2022 title and Spain chasing its second World Cup crown.

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