The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match between Spain and Belgium drew a constellation of stars to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Friday afternoon. Among the notable attendees were Oscar winners Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, who hosted friends including actor Brad Pitt.
Pitt drew attention by wearing a U.S. Men's National Team jersey, despite the team's elimination from the tournament by Belgium. His girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, whose family has Spanish roots, attended with him.
Bardem and Cruz, who have followed Spain throughout the tournament, also hosted Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher. The couple previously hosted Spanish music star Rosalía during Spain's Round of 32 match against Austria.
Belgium's VIP contingent included King Philippe of Belgium and Pascale van Damme, chair of the Royal Belgian Football Association.
Other celebrities spotted in the crowd included internet personality IShowSpeed, singer Tate McRae, actress Issa Rae, Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, and former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Musicians Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda, Courtney Love, and Emily Armstrong were also in attendance. Athletes present included Rams player Myles Garrett, his girlfriend Chloe Kim, and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson.
Celebrity attendance has been a consistent storyline throughout the 2026 World Cup, with numerous high-profile figures spotted at matches across the country. Friday's quarterfinal in Los Angeles was described as a fitting culmination of this trend.