The 2026 FIFA World Cup saw a constellation of stars in attendance at matches across North America, with celebrities from film, music, and sports making appearances. Notable attendees included Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Paris Hilton, and Jay-Z, among others.
Brad Pitt was seen at multiple games, including a match between Turkiye and the USA, where he was accompanied by actor Colin Farrell. Pitt was later photographed with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, and actors Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, supporting Spain in their quarterfinal match against Belgium.
Tom Cruise was spotted alongside David and Victoria Beckham at a game featuring the USA and Paraguay. The Beckhams, a frequent presence at the tournament, often turned matches into family outings, bringing their sons Romeo and Cruz, and daughter Harper. David Beckham was visibly emotional after England's semifinal loss to Argentina.
Other notable celebrity sightings included Paris Hilton attending a match between Turkiye and the USA with her husband Carter Reum and their children, all sporting matching jerseys. Hilton was also seen at another game in Seattle. Actors Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz were present to cheer on their native Spain during its quarterfinal match.
Martha Stewart was photographed at the match between Sweden and France, while singer Sabrina Carpenter attended a game between Ecuador and Germany, equipped with binoculars. Actress Jessica Alba was in attendance with her daughters, Honor and Haven, for the match between Turkiye and the USA.
Rapper Jay-Z was seen on the field before the match between Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador. Sofía Vergara and Owen Wilson posed together on the sidelines before the Paraguay vs. USA game. Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds was spotted cheering for his home country in the match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The final match of the tournament was set to be between Argentina and Spain.