Every single celebrity spotted at the 2026 World Cup final

The culmination of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the “New York New Jersey Stadium” has officially transformed the biggest sporting event on earth into Hollywood’s premier red carpet.

As Spain and Argentina prepare to battle on the field for soccer’s ultimate crown, a galaxy of global icons, music royalty, and world political leaders have descended upon the luxury suites. Moving past traditional sporting crowds, the 80,000-seat stadium is playing host to a high-profile guest list that rivals any awards show.

From political heavyweights to entertainment titans, here is a complete running list of who has been spotted on the stadium’s exclusive “gold carpet” and inside the VIP lounges ahead of kickoff.

Political and royal dignitaries

The luxury boxes are anchoring major geopolitical visibility this afternoon, highlighted by host-nation presence and European royalty.

• Donald Trump: The U.S. President is officially in attendance to take part in the pre-match greetings and final medal presentations.
• The Spanish Royal Family: King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Princesses Leonor and Sofía made the journey from Madrid to support La Roja directly from the main presidential box.
• Pedro Sánchez: The Spanish Prime Minister is also on-site alongside the royal delegation.

(Note: Argentina’s President Javier Milei famously chose to decline his invitation, choosing to watch the match from his residence due to strict local soccer superstitions).

Hollywood and entertainment icons

Hollywood’s elite have turned the stadium into a secondary home, with several major stars arriving early to mix with the crowds.

• Tom Cruise: Arriving early ahead of a heavily rumored stunt appearance in the pre-game closing ceremony, the “Mission: Impossible” star spent time mingling near the field.
• Kevin Hart: The comedian and actor arrived early alongside his wife, Emiko, posing for the international media scrum on the stadium’s gold carpet.
• Winnie Harlow: The international supermodel brought high-fashion flair to the stadium concourses, sporting custom matchday apparel.
• Julia Garner: The Emmy-winning “Ozark” and “Inventing Anna” actress brought pure Hollywood star power to New Jersey, turning heads on the gold carpet with her distinct high-fashion style before heading up to the premium executive suites.
• Will Ferrell: The legendary comedian, LAFC co-owner, and Leeds United investor brought his signature comedic energy straight to the premium seating. Sporting a sharp athletic visor and matching shades, Ferrell, who spent the summer driving the official tournament “Bandwagon” as the face of Lay’s massive World Cup campaign, looked every bit the part of the ultimate American soccer enthusiast as he prepared for kickoff.

Legendary athletes and sports royalty

Beyond the players on the field, sports icons from tennis, football, and track and field are watching history unfold.

• Tom Brady: The NFL legend and multi-time Super Bowl champion was tracked arriving into the lower executive suites.
• Serena Williams: The tennis titan is expected in the stands before the first-ever World Cup halftime show gets underway.
• Marta: The legendary retired Brazilian icon was spotted walking the field early, celebrating ahead of Brazil hosting the Women’s World Cup next year.
• Lindsey Vonn: The iconic Olympic skier turned heads on the gold carpet, arriving early in a vibrant red polo.
• Ilia Malinin: The American figure skating world champion added additional Olympic star-power to the early guest lineups.

• Tyrese Haliburton & Jade Jones: Fresh off an intense NBA season, the Indiana Pacers superstar point guard and his fiancée, Jade Jones, turned heads on the gold carpet. Despite Haliburton navigating his ongoing Achilles surgery recovery, making appearances with his foot heavily protected in a boot over the summer, the power couple made sure they didn’t miss the opportunity to take in the historic final together in New York.
• James Harden: Adding even more elite basketball presence to the executive suites, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard was captured by the international press flashing a grin for photographers on the gold carpet before heading up to the premium lounges.
• Draymond Green: The outspoken Golden State Warriors forward, never one to shy away from a massive cultural or sporting moment, was spotted inside the venue, joining his fellow NBA peers to watch the generational battle between Messi and the rising Spanish squad.
• Jaxson Dart: Bringing plenty of American football star power to the soccer pitch, the standout New York Giants quarterback traded his helmet for casual high fashion, drawing plenty of eyes from the local press during his early arrival.
• Odell Beckham Jr.: The Giants wide receiver and noted fashion icon brought his signature flair to the stadium, arriving separately to take in the historic match and rub shoulders with the star-studded sports crowd ahead of the halftime show.

Music stars on dual duty

With a massive halftime showcase and a complex closing ceremony scheduled around the match, global recording artists are treating the final like a stadium tour stop.

Pop icons Madonna and Justin Bieber, K-Pop megagroup BTS, and Colombian star Shakira are all inside the venue preparing for the historic 11-minute intermission spectacle curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin. They are joined in the performer lounges by Post Malone, Jennifer Hudson, and Afrobeats pioneer Burna Boy.

This article will be updated continuously as more celebrity sightings are verified live throughout the match.

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