Jennifer Hudson performs the U.S. national anthem ahead of the World Cup final match between Argentina and Spain at a venue in New Jersey, according to reporting. Multiple outlets focus on fan reactions to the performance, describing criticism from some viewers who express dissatisfaction with her rendition. The coverage notes that Hudson is an acclaimed performer and an EGOT winner, having received major U.S. entertainment awards across major categories. The articles do not agree on specific musical or performance details, but they consistently place the anthem event in the lead-up to the final and frame the attention around audience response. The match itself is identified as Argentina versus Spain, and the anthem performance is described as occurring shortly before kickoff. One outlet also references timing relative to the U.S. team’s prior elimination, though the anthem event remains the central point of the reports.