Hollywood stars and notable figures were in attendance at the Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, June 28, 2026, to witness Canada's historic 1-0 victory over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The match, which saw Canada advance to the Round of 16 for the first time, drew a significant celebrity crowd.
Among the prominent attendees were actress Jessica Alba, accompanied by actor Danny Ramirez, and "Ted Lasso" actor Cristo Fernández. Canadian actor Simu Liu also observed his home nation's pursuit of World Cup history. German football legend Bastian Schweinsteiger was present, as were FIFA President Gianni Infantino, CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani, Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe, and South African Football Association President Danny Jordaan.
Canada's notable supporters throughout the tournament have included actor and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Other Canadian celebrities who have embraced the team's run include Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid, comedian Mike Myers, singer Alanis Morissette, and Michael Bublé. Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen cheering alongside pop superstar Katy Perry.
On the field, Stephen Eustaquio scored a stoppage-time goal to secure Canada's 1-0 win. The team will now proceed to face either Morocco or the Netherlands in Houston on July 4.