U.S. national anthem to be performed at World Cup final on July 19
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 12:41 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The U.S. national anthem will be sung before the FIFA World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jennifer Hudson will perform a special rendition ahead of the match between Spain and Argentina. This decision marks a departure from the traditional rule of not featuring the host nation's anthem during the final. FIFA has not confirmed whether Canada and Mexico's anthems will also be performed during the event.
- •Final match on July 19 features Spain vs. Argentina
- •U.S. national anthem to be sung by Jennifer Hudson
- •Tradition typically excludes host nation's anthem
- •No confirmation on Canada and Mexico's anthems
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Why are they performing the US national anthem at World Cup final? FIFA explains
"The United States is not in the World Cup final, but its anthem will be performed, sparking one question: Why?
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