Tom Cruise made a headline appearance at the World Cup final, delivering a lengthy pre-match speech ahead of Spain’s win over Argentina.
The Hollywood A-lister’s words of encouragement covered the success of the tournament, the unity it created, and the magical moments it provided.
It was about as unusual as the rest of the theatrics introduced by FIFA on Sunday. From the 27-minute halftime show to the Louis Vuitton trophy case, there was a different feel to this World Cup final.
Cruise’s presence was a surprise, as was the unlikely friendship he made while at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
Tom Cruise meets Sesame Street star at World Cup final
Yes, it’s a silly one. And not a duo you would have expected.
But two superstars in their own right, Cruise and Elmo, finally linked up. The four-time Oscar nominee and 222-time Emmy winner were cozied up outside the stadium ahead of the game.
Elmo didn’t come to the showcase game alone, either. Cookie Monster was there with him, maybe for security.
Whatever the case, it’s an unlikely link-up. But you are going to get unlikely link-ups at an event flooded with celebrities like this World Cup final was.
Maybe not all are avid fans of the sport, and there will be many devout Spain and Argentina fans who were priced out of making the trip, but that’s all a bit serious to be discussing right alongside Elmo and Cruise’s newfound friendship.
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