The celebrities who attended the 2026 World Cup final
New Jersey Stadium was transformed into a constellation of celebrities. Actors, musicians and influencers attended the crossing between Argentina and Spain
The historic final of the 2026 World Cup between Argentina and Spain not only paralyzed football lovers, but also brought together an unprecedented parade of the most influential figures in film, music and entertainment.
The stands and exclusive boxes of the New Jersey Stadium became an authentic blue carpet where sporting passion and glamor completely merged.
One of the first celebrities to catch the attention of the cameras was actor Matt Damon. Faithful to his emotional ties, the Hollywood star attended accompanied by his Argentine wife, Luciana Barroso, to fervently encourage the group directed by Lionel Scaloni.
In that same pop vein, the British star Dua Lipa caused a sensation by joining the select list of luxury viewers, consolidating her presence in the key moments of pop culture.
Action movies also raised the flag with the presence of Tom Cruise, who was seen extremely enthusiastic in the prelude to the meeting. Cruise also starred in a viral moment when he visited Shakira hours before the game to convey his best wishes for her dazzling presentation at the ceremony.
The Colombian singer, consecrated as the soul of FIFA events, amazed the audience during the historic Super Bowl-style halftime show, in which she shared the stage with icons such as Madonna, Justin Bieber and the Korean group BTS. After her 11-minute show, the Barranquilla woman stayed in the stands enjoying the drama of the game.
Music also added living legends. Sir Mick Jagger, leader of The Rolling Stones, reaffirmed his love for football by being present once again after having witnessed the semi-finals. A few meters away were figures such as the multifaceted musician Pharrell Williams and the acclaimed actress Anya Taylor-Joy, who did not hide her enthusiasm for the Argentine roots that link her to the Albiceleste fans.
For the Argentine delegation, local screen and streaming celebrities such as Wanda Nara, Zaira Nara, Carolina “Pampita” Ardohain and Luquitas Rodríguez shared the euphoria of the preview and the color of the stands.
Without a doubt, this World Cup finale, in which Spain was the champion of the tournament, demonstrated that football is the spectacle capable of bringing together various figures of world entertainment under the same roof.