Tom Cruise's FIFA 2026 Final Speech Draws Mixed Reactions; Timothée Chalamet-Kylie Jenner's Kiss Goes Viral

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina saw many global celebrities in the stands. While some were performing during the Half-Time Show, others were just spectators. Renowned names like Tom Cruise, Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Matt Damon and many others cheered for their favourite teams. The FIFA World Cup 2026 final commenced with Tom’s over-dramatic speech that received mixed responses on social media. Without Timothée, the game did not start as he brought the final ball out. He was later seen with Kylie Jenner in the stands.

Tom Cruise begins the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with speech

Tom started the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match with his speech. The actor said, “Thirty days ago, nations began a journey. They crossed oceans. They crossed borders. They crossed cultures. And together, they showed us why this game belongs to the world." When he emphasised that football is a ‘language spoken without words that unites people and turns strangers into friends’, the internet cringed. He added, "Today, only two teams remain. Spain and Argentina. But these stories belong to each and every one of us, to every nation, to every player, to every supporter, to every volunteer, to every dream carried on the pitch.”He also said, "So as we gather for one final chapter, let us celebrate a tournament that brought the world together. Let us celebrate each other. This is football. This is UEFA. This is greatness."Cruise concluded his speech by saying, "These stories now belong to each and every one of us, to every nation, to every player, to every supporter, to every volunteer, to every dream carried on the pitch."

Tom Cruise’s inspirational speech while opening the FIFA #WorldCup final pic.twitter.com/La8gy8hC2u

— Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) July 19, 2026

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner's romantic moment

While Tom’s speech left a section of the internet surprised with the overdramatic words, Timothée and Kylie’s public display of affection caught attention.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between

Spain and Argentina. pic.twitter.com/GR6Wrbbwws

— ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ (@metgalacrave) July 19, 2026

Celebrities at FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Matt Damon, who is currently enjoying the positive reviews and tremendous box office collection of his latest film, The Odyssey, was seen watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were also there at the closing ceremony.

📸 - MATT DAMON ENJOYING THE WORLD CUP FINAL! pic.twitter.com/bPq4R3plGt

— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) July 19, 2026

A host of music icons have been spotted in attendance at the FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey ⚽️▫️Drake▫️JAŸ-Z▫️Rihanna▫️Travis Scott▫️A$AP Rocky▫️Beyoncé▫️Pharrell Williams➕MORE pic.twitter.com/aBeE4ZZcNx

— Hip Hop All Day (@HipHopAllDay) July 19, 2026

For the first time ever, the World Cup final featured a halftime show. Curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, the show supported the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and BTS headlined the halftime performance. Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus and Coldplay also performed. Characters from Sesame Street and The Muppets made appearances.