The names cover four distinct entertainment markets:
That range fits the scale of the expanded 48-team tournament, which will be the first World Cup to use the new format. The final is already the competition’s central television event; a multi-market entertainment programme would widen its reach before the decisive match begins.
The report says the artists are expected to feature, but it does not disclose the running order, performance length or staging arrangements. It also does not define how Tom Cruise would participate.
That uncertainty is important. A traditional pre-match ceremony, a half-time show or a separate closing event would create very different expectations for the audience. The football calendar leaves little room for disruption, so any performance must fit around the final’s presentation, team preparations and broadcast schedule.
For supporters, the balance will be crucial. The ceremony can add occasion to the biggest match in the sport, but the football must remain the main event. The final’s meaning will ultimately be decided by the teams on the pitch, not the celebrity line-up around it.
The next development to watch is an official confirmation of the programme, including the venue arrangements, performance format and each participant’s role. Until those details emerge, the proposed line-up remains an ambitious expectation rather than a fully confirmed show.