Sofia Vergara was among the celebrities who attended the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 54-year-old actress documented her experience at the soccer finale on Instagram, which concluded with Spain securing a 1-0 victory over Argentina.
Vergara, originally from Barranquilla, Colombia, was seen wearing a brown top, blue jeans, and white sneakers, accessorized with sunglasses. She was accompanied by her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, 34, and friends for the championship match. The actress also shared selfies with her boyfriend, Douglas Chabbott, capturing moments from the game. She tagged friends Luis Balaguer and Alejandro Asen in photos from the event.
In a social media post, Vergara expressed the excitement of the World Cup, including emojis of a soccer ball, hearts, and the flags of the competing nations. She made a cameo appearance on Telemundo's broadcast of the match, having previously appeared in advertisements for the network's World Cup coverage alongside actor Owen Wilson.
Earlier in the competition, Vergara had attended a World Cup game in Los Angeles to watch the U.S. play Paraguay. She had previously spoken to People about the challenges of securing enough tickets for family members who wished to attend the games, describing it as a "little bit of a struggle" but ultimately a fun experience that facilitates family bonding.
Vergara also mentioned being in contact with singer Shakira, who was a halftime performer at the final. Vergara expressed her excitement about seeing Shakira perform, noting that the singer had reached out to her beforehand.
The actress had recently returned from Italy, where she celebrated her birthday. She shared her appreciation for the messages she received, calling it "the best bday ever" and joking about having "300 cakes."