Tom Cruise and Half of Hollywood Light Up the 2026 World Cup Final

Variety is reporting that the 2026 FIFA World Cup has smashed ratings records in the United States and around the world. The viewership surge stems from a mix of legendary and emerging star power — Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar in what may be their final World Cups, joined by younger stars Mbappe, Haaland, and Yamal — plus the North American setting and celebrity attendance, including Tom Cruise at the final.

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