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MORE THAN 30 DAYS AGO, 48 NATIONS BEGAN A JOURNEY… No death-defying stunt. No Hollywood spectacle. Instead, Tom Cruise took the World Cup stage and delivered an emotional speech that caught millions completely off guard. As fans expected action from the Mission: Impossible star, Cruise chose to reflect on the power of football, unity, and the unforgettable moments that brought the world together over the past six weeks—creating one of the most unexpected highlights of the World Cup final.

Tom Cruise’s emotional FIFA World Cup final speech in full

Tom Cruise's emotional FIFA World Cup final speech in full - Yahoo News UK

When Tom Cruise was announced as a performer at the World Cup closing ceremony, many wondered what it would entail.Cruise has become a global superstar for his roles in many blockbuster films, including Top Gun and the Mission: Impossible series.

The 64-year-old has also become famous for performing his own stunts, such as jumping out of planes and climbing skyscrapers.

However, Cruise’s performance before the World Cup final was nothing of the sort. Instead, he delivered an emotional speech.

He reflected on the previous six weeks of amazing moments, both on and off the pitch, ahead of the showdown in New Jersey.

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Tom Cruise delivers emotional message before the FIFA World Cup final

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Tom Cruise’s pre-match speech was random and arguably unnecessary, but it was certainly memorable.

Singing and dancing are to be expected, but no one expected to see one of the world’s greatest actors pour his heart out.

Here is every word of Cruise’s speech before the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium.

“More than 30 days ago, 48 nations began a journey,” Cruise began. “They crossed oceans, they crossed borders, they crossed cultures. And together they showed us why this game belongs to the world.

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