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Tom Cruise Kicks Off the World Cup Final

Fame & Fortune Desk · July 20, 2026 · Based on reporting by Entertainment Weekly

The 'Mission: Impossible' star opened Sunday's final with a rousing speech celebrating how football 'brought the world together,' per Entertainment Weekly — then capped his big day by meeting Elmo. Yes, that Elmo.

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