Actor Timothée Chalamet described himself as "starstruck" after meeting the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders at the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal match between Spain and France held at AT&T Stadium. The encounter occurred during halftime of the game, which Spain won 2-0.
Chalamet, 30, posed for a photograph with the cheerleaders, holding their pom-poms. The image was subsequently shared on the cheerleaders' Instagram account with the caption "Timmy in Texas."
One of the Cowboys Cheerleaders, Anna Kate, documented the day on her Instagram Story, sharing photos and videos of the event. The cheerleaders were also seen with soccer legend David Beckham. In a later post, Kate expressed gratitude for the opportunity, stating she felt "incredibly grateful" to have such experiences as part of her job.
Chalamet attended the match with his father, Marc Chalamet, and was seen wearing a France tracksuit. During the game, he was observed speaking with David Beckham and his wife, Victoria Beckham.
The actor is known to be a supporter of the New York Knicks and was present in the locker room after their victory in the NBA Finals. The World Cup semifinal match saw France's offense unable to overcome Spain's defense. Spain is set to play the winner of the semifinal match between England and Argentina.