Tom Cruise, Jay-Z, Sofia Vergara & More Stars Spotted at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Jointly hosted by 16 cities across three North American countries — the United States, Mexico, and Canada — the 2026 FIFA World Cup has turned every host city into a nonstop celebration. While the action on the pitch remains the main attraction, the tournament has also become a magnet for celebrities from across the worlds of sports, music, film, and television.
From surprise appearances in the stands to star-studded performances and pregame festivities, famous faces have been appearing across all the continents to either support their team or get in on the fun. This includes A-listers Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Sofia Vergara, Ryan Reynolds, Jay-Z, and Salma Hayek, just to name a few.
Here are a few of the famous faces who have attended, performed, or otherwise helped make the World Cup one of the biggest parties on the planet.
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Tom Cruise & David Beckham
Tom Cruise and buddy David Beckham at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between the U.S. and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.
Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds, actor and co-owner of Wrexham A.F.C., celebrates as he watches the Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12, 2026.
Jay-Z
Jay-Z sips champagne in a private box during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E football match between the Ivory Coast and Ecuador at Philadelphia Stadium on June 14, 2026.
Sofia Vergara & Owen Wilson
Sofia Vergara and Owen Wilson attend the Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.
Shakira
Shakira performs during the Opening Ceremony before the Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City.
Gerran Howell & Taylor Dearden
The Pitt‘s Gerran Howell and Taylor Dearden attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between the U.S. and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium.
Katy Perry
Katy Perry performs with Tius Luka during the Opening Ceremony ahead of the Group D match between the U.S. and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.
Lisa & Annita
Lisa and Annita hug it out after performing the Opening Ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Salma Hayek
Salma Hayek blows a kiss to the crowd during the Group A match between Mexico and South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.
Jamie Foxx & Shaboozey
Jamie Foxx and Shaboozey attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between the U.S. and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette performs the Canadian national anthem during the opening ceremony before the Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium.
Future & Tyla
Future and Tyla perform during the opening ceremony of the Group D football match between the U.S. and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood.
Michael Buble
Michael Buble performs during the Parade of Nations before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium.
Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe at the opening ceremony held at SoFi Stadium.
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