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World Cup final kicks off with Jennifer Hudson performing U.S. National Anthem

Headline from Just the News

President Trump will present Argentina or Spain with the World Cup trophy.

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51 articles, oldest first.

  1. WTHR Indianapolis

    Who is performing the United States' national anthem at the FIFA World Cup final? (opens WTHR Indianapolis)

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    WTHR Indianapolis's feed description

    Jennifer Hudson achieved EGOT status in 2022, meaning she has won at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award.

  2. Just the News

    WATCH LIVE: World Cup final between Argentina and Spain underway (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Grammy award-winning artist Jennifer Hudson kicked off the game with a performance of the U.S. National Anthem

  3. Just the News

    World Cup final kicks off with Jennifer Hudson performing U.S. National Anthem (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    President Trump will present Argentina or Spain with the World Cup trophy.

  4. Fox News

    Trump takes in Jennifer Hudson's incredible national anthem performance before World Cup final (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump stood between Melania Trump and Gianni Infantino as Jennifer Hudson sang the anthem before the sold-out World Cup Final in New Jersey.

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