The 2026 FIFA World Cup reached its climax on Sunday as Spain and Argentina met in the final, and the star power off the pitch nearly matched the drama on it. MetLife Stadium—rebranded as the New York New Jersey Stadium for the tournament—hosted the showdown in East Rutherford, New Jersey, drawing a crowd of A-list names alongside the devoted fans of both nations.
Model Winnie Harlow, actress Julia Garner, and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn were among the earliest arrivals, making their way down the red carpet before kickoff. They were joined throughout the day by a long list of recognizable faces, including David and Victoria Beckham, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Tom Cruise.
Part of the buzz came from a first-ever addition to the World Cup final: a full-scale halftime show. Modeled on the spectacle of the Super Bowl, the performance was put together by Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and featured Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and BTS. Proceeds supported the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, a program aimed at broadening access to education and soccer for children around the world.
The guest list stretched across sports, music, and screen. Queen Letizia of Spain took in the match, while Matt Damon, Richard Gere and Alejandra Silva, and Jennifer Hudson filled the suites. Musicians Post Malone, Swae Lee, Tate McRae, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, Laura Pausini, and Mick Jagger were also spotted, along with NFL star Rob Gronkowski, NBA players Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson, and broadcaster Gayle King.
Whether they came for the football, the halftime performance, or simply the electric atmosphere of a World Cup final, the crowd delivered a fitting send-off to a month-long tournament.
