During the FIFA World Cup Final 2026, actor Matt Damon was mistakenly identified as Brad Pitt by a commentator. The broadcast quickly corrected the error, stating, "Oh, it's Matt Damon. That's Matt Damon." The commentator attributed the mix-up to "a lot of glare on [the] monitors" and offered apologies to both actors.
Damon, 55, attended the match with his wife, Luciana Barroso, 49. Damon wore a navy blue polo, while Barroso supported Argentina, who ultimately lost to Spain, in an Argentinian jersey and bucket hat.
The incident sparked a humorous reaction on social media platforms, with users joking about Damon preparing for a role as Pitt or noting the perceived compliment. One post referenced Damon's then-current film "The Odyssey," humorously connecting it to Pitt's role as Achilles in "Troy," tweeting, "Odysseus being mistaken for Achilles." Some users also noted that Estonian commentators reportedly made the same mistake.
Brad Pitt himself had attended a World Cup game earlier in the month, watching Spain's victory over Belgium alongside actress Penélope Cruz and her husband Javier Bardem. Pitt and Damon, who have co-starred in the "Ocean's" franchise, have not publicly commented on the broadcast error.
