Tom Cruise among names set to take part in World Cup closing ceremony

Mission: Impossible star to appear in a pre-game show that will also feature Robbie Williams and Jennifer Hudson

A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, Fifa announced on Tuesday.

Soccer’s governing body released the lineup for the closing ceremony, which will take place 90 minutes before Sunday’s final. The show is meant to “celebrate the 48 teams’ unforgettable journey” through 16 host cities across three countries, Fifa said in a statement.

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