Levi's Stadium hosted a notable gathering of celebrities and sports figures on Wednesday night to watch the United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) secure a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The win advanced the U.S. to the Round of 16, marking only the second time in the nation's history that the men's team has won a knockout stage match.
Among the attendees were U.S. Women's National Team (USWNT) standouts Kelly O'Hara and Alex Morgan, both two-time World Cup champions, and former USWNT head coach Jill Ellis, who led the U.S. to consecutive World Cup titles in 2015 and 2019. They were joined by former USMNT captain Landon Donovan, ex-goalkeeper Kasey Keller, and 1994 World Cup defender Alexi Lalas. Basketball star Caitlin Clark also took a break from her WNBA schedule to attend the match. She was noted as being particularly displeased by a controversial second-half red card shown to USMNT striker Folarin Balogun.
Internet personality iShowSpeed was also present, bringing his characteristic energy to the stadium, especially after Malik Tillman scored a decisive free-kick goal in the 82nd minute that helped seal the win.
The event also drew several members of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, running back Isaac Guerendo, and safety Malik Mustapha were in attendance, as was former 49ers linebacker Curtis Robinson, who now plays for the Cowboys. All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner was also present, having attended the Mexico vs. Ecuador match in Mexico City the previous day.
This World Cup, being held on North American soil, has seen a significant turnout of celebrities, including actors and musicians, in addition to athletes, underscoring the tournament's broad appeal.