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Tom Cruise marked FIFA World Cup finals weekend with a soccer-themed promotional video for his upcoming film Digger, days ahead of his special appearance at the tournament’s closing ceremony.
Tom Cruise will show off his soccer skills ahead of the FIFA finals
The actor shared the clip on social media ahead of his scheduled performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, July 19. Cruise shared the video and wrote: “Do you like football Maggie? DIGGER only in theaters October.”
In the promotional video, Cruise appears in full costume and prosthetic makeup as his Digger character. Sitting in a chair with a cat perched on the headrest, the actor effortlessly juggles a soccer ball at his feet while singing “Ole.” He ends the clip by declaring, “Let’s fuck!”
The video comes as Cruise prepares to join the star-studded line-up for the closing ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA has confirmed that the actor will make a special appearance at the pre-final event at New York New Jersey Stadium. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. local time, 90 minutes before kick-off.
Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger and Robbie Williams will also perform at the event, with YouTube personality IShowSpeed also part of the announced line-up. Jennifer Hudson is set to perform the United States National Anthem before the finale, with Post Malone announced as the closing ceremony headliner.
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Meanwhile, Cruise is gearing up for the release of Digger, directed by Alejandro G Iñárritu. The film is set to hit theaters in October 2026 and has already drawn attention to Cruise’s dramatic transformation under heavy prosthetic makeup. The official movie website lists Digger as an October 2026 theatrical release.
The film marks a collaboration between Cruise and Iñárritu, with the actor taking on a role that represents a marked departure from the action imagery associated with many of his recent blockbusters. The latest promotional push puts the film in the spotlight as Cruise prepares for one of the world’s biggest sporting events of the year.
Cruise’s soccer-themed video comes ahead of his performance at the World Cup closing ceremony and Digger’s theatrical release in October.
