Stars Come Out in Force: Every Celebrity Caught Courtside at the Epic Spain vs. Argentina World Cup Final

Celebrities have been drawn to the 2026 World Cup across North America throughout the summer, but the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at MetLife Stadium attracted the most high-profile names of any match — both performing on the pitch and watching from the stands.

Among those performing in the pre-match closing ceremony were Hollywood star Tom Cruise, internet personality IShowSpeed, and Grammy winner Laura Pausini. EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson delivered the national anthem.

The historic first-ever halftime show at a men's World Cup final featured headliners Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira and more.

Here is every celebrity spotted in the stands, simply soaking in soccer's greatest spectacle, which comes around only once every four years.

Politicians

President Donald Trump is at the World Cup final and seated next to FIFA president Gianni Infantino. pic.twitter.com/1BwRo2tzgs

U.S. President Donald Trump, seated alongside First Lady Melania Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino, was met with loud "boos" from the crowd at MetLife Stadium.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were also present alongside President Trump.

Professional Athletes

World Cup Final.
Bucket List.

Very Grateful.
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Former Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt and Kealia Watt, a former professional soccer player for the Chicago Red Stars and Houston Dash, attended the "bucket list" occasion.

New York Giants starting quarterback Jaxson Dart returned to his home turf at MetLife Stadium, joined by Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.

NBA stars Tyrese Haliburton, Draymond Green, and Victor Wembanyama were in attendance, along with celebrated alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn.

WWE superstar Roman Reigns also turned out to watch the soccer action, as did American figure skating gold medalist Ilia Malinin.

Actors and Television Stars

Will Ferrell and Pharrell in the 🏠 for Spain-Argentina ⚽ pic.twitter.com/nI2Dfi6Yj2

Hollywood star Will Ferrell was spotted enjoying the match, alongside Kevin Hart and Matt Damon.

Renowned television personality and broadcast journalist Gayle King was at MetLife Stadium, along with internet personality and journalist Speedy Morman. American Vogue editor Chloe Malle was also among those in attendance.

American actress Julia Garner made her way to the New Jersey stadium, as did Spanish actor Javier Bardem.

Comedian and actor Trevor Noah was spotted at the match, along with Academy Award winner Adrien Brody.

Avid sports fan and Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet watched from a stadium suite alongside internet sensation and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner.

Singers

📸 - MICK JAGGER ENJOYING THE WORLD CUP FINAL! pic.twitter.com/3d10POJzkX

American musician and producer Pharrell attended the final. Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger was also on hand, having attended several matches over the summer, with a particular presence at England's games.

Soccer Legends

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Robert Lewandowski has arrived for the World Cup Final! pic.twitter.com/8TKlPqQCQT

Former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski was in attendance, cheering on his eight ex-Barça teammates representing Spain. Lewandowski is the latest addition to MLS, having joined Chicago Fire this summer.

Brazilian football icons Cafu, Ronaldo, Marcelo, and Roberto Carlos all came to witness the match, as did former French stars Youri Djorkaeff and André-Pierre Gignac, former Mexican legends Jared Borgetti and Luis Hernández, former England captain John Terry, and Italian greats Fabio Capello and Christian Vieri.

Hristo Stoichkov, widely considered the greatest Bulgarian footballer of all time, was seen smiling throughout the game. Uzbekistan manager and former Italian international Fabio Cannavaro was also present.

Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone attended the match, rooting for the remarkable nine of his players who featured in the final.

Other A-Listers

Billionaire entrepreneur and Fanatics founder and CEO Michael Rubin was in East Rutherford, N.J. for the occasion.

Canadian supermodel Winnie Harlow was spotted on the FIFA World Cup final red carpet, while Spanish model Vanessa Lorenzo was also in attendance.

Popular YouTuber MrBeast was on hand to watch Spain take on Argentina.