All the Stars Who Showed Up to Cheer on USMNT in Their Thrilling World Cup Showdown Against Turkiye

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Brazil's shrewd, decorated head coach Carlo Ancelotti can hardly have his soccer expertise called into question. Yet one of his pre-tournament forecasts has proven wide of the mark so far.

"I think that the stars aren't going to determine this World Cup," the five-time Champions League champion cautioned. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo and even his own Vinicius Junior would wholeheartedly beg to differ.

The stars have not been confined solely to the field of play. Brazil's fixtures have drawn a host of soccer legends to the bleachers, Scotland's supporters have practically become celebrities in their own right, while even Côte d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador was enough to coax Jay-Z out to Philadelphia.

However, the U.S. men's national team has been the backdrop for the most impressive gathering of high-profile figures, particularly during their two group-stage encounters in a city that treasures even the mildly famous more than anywhere else on earth.

Brad Pitt and Ed Norton

📸 - Brad Pitt enjoying the game! pic.twitter.com/tHw0MFc7gC

The co-stars of Fight Club reunited for a 90-minute contest with fewer bloodied fists but the same unbridled fixation on consumerism. One can only wonder what Tyler Durden would have thought of beers going for $25 at SoFi Stadium.

Leonardo DiCaprio

🚨 Leonardo DiCaprio watching the game at the stands! 🇺🇸😎✨ pic.twitter.com/MOcSPlAQua

After decades in the spotlight, Leonardo DiCaprio appears thoroughly tired of the attention. Tucked beneath a baseball cap that fooled absolutely nobody, the Academy Award winner resorted to shielding his face behind his beer bottle. The stadium camera relentlessly locked onto DiCaprio as he seemed to visibly shrink into his seat.

Scottie Pippen

Former NBA champion Scottie Pippen watching Team USA vs. Turkey pic.twitter.com/zDJnDdWH6y

The Chicago Bulls legend is arguably the greatest supporting act in NBA history. It seemed entirely appropriate that the man who spent so much of his career playing in another's shadow would choose to attend the match featuring the USMNT's second-choice lineup.

Lady Usha Vance

While President Donald Trump continues to sidestep a tournament he spent so much of the lead-up enthusiastically championing, White House representation came in the form of Usha Vance, the American attorney and second lady of the United States.

Owen Wilson

The co-star of Telemundo's Spanish-language U.S. World Cup broadcast promotions has clearly taken his promotional responsibilities to heart, extending the role all the way onto the pitch during the USMNT's group stage finale.

Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton presents the match ball ahead of the @USMNT's matchup with Türkiye pic.twitter.com/Rgqs0UdwHx

Never underestimate the value of showing up. Paris Hilton's presence at the USMNT's opening two matches earned her the privilege of carrying out the match ball before kickoff. Whether attending two games should be sufficient to warrant such an honor—U.S. women's national team star Trinity Rodman was selected for this role in Seattle—is a separate conversation entirely.

Ashton Kutcher

Ashton Kutcher cheering on Team USA against Turkey pic.twitter.com/xkfQ0nxZic

Celebrities were packed wall to wall at SoFi, particularly stars of those romantic comedies that tend to blur together into one indistinguishable blur.

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba has been spotted around the U.S. soccer setup since the 2010 World Cup. Seldom before would she have witnessed such a capable and endearing group of players representing the nation. Unfortunately, every one of them began this particular match on the bench.

Matthew Stafford

Rams QB and reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford watches Team USA vs. Turkey pic.twitter.com/Nxsw12XHx1

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford knows all too well the challenge Sebastian Berhalter faced trying to orchestrate play from the center of the SoFi Stadium pitch. The Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder took nearly as much punishment as Stafford typically does, though without the luxury of any protective padding.

Blake Snell

Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell is watching Team USA vs. Turkey right now pic.twitter.com/hEAom2qWSe

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell made the trip out to Inglewood on Thursday evening. Hopefully he didn't head straight over from the mound at Dodger Stadium, as he would have needed to leave hours ahead of time to navigate the notorious traffic that defines life in this city.

Keegan-Michael Key and Jaime Camil

While comedian Keegan-Michael Key kept things simple by throwing on a U.S. jersey, Mexican actor Jaime Camil went the extra mile, countering the sea of Stars and Stripes across L.A. with the iconic zigzag pattern once worn by Mexican goalkeeping legend Jorge Campos.

Alison Brie, Dave Franco and Christopher Mintz-Plasse

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No, this was not a cast reunion of some Disney series with a far-fetched premise that even preteens could have torn apart before it got axed. But plenty of actors who could have easily featured in such a production were spotted in the crowd.