The FIFA World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain was a star-studded event, with Hollywood’s biggest stars taking to the stands to watch the epic showdown at New York-New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The championship match, which saw Spain lift the trophy, attracted an extraordinary mix of actors, musicians, athletes, fashion icons and internet personalities. Among those seen in the stands were Tom Cruise, Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso, Jay-Z, Beyoncé and David and Victoria Beckham.
Timothée Chalamet
And Kylie Jenner,
Rihanna
Dua Lipa, Callum Turner, Ariana Grande, Anya Taylor-Joy and Javier Bardem,
Will Ferrell
Kevin Hart, Serena Williams, Pharrell Williams, Jon Hamm, Adrien Brody, Trevor Noah,
Richard Gere
Jason Sudeikis, Julia Garner, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Rob Gronkowski, Gayle King, Anna Wintour, Mr. Best, Michael Rubin, Mason Thames and McKenna Grace, among many others.
Tom Cruise gives the opening remarks
Cruise, who is currently promoting his upcoming film diggerplayed a central role in the pre-match celebrations when he took to the field to deliver an inspiring opening speech before kick-off.“More than 30 days ago, 48 countries began a journey,” Cruz said. “They crossed oceans, they crossed borders, they crossed cultures, and together they showed us why this game belongs in the world. From three countries across them and from every corner of the world, we witnessed greatness.”
We shared moments of joy, moments of hope, and moments we will never forget.”Describing football as a universal language, the actor continued: “Football is a language spoken without words. It is a force that unites people, turns strangers into friends and reminds us of what we all have in common.”He concluded by saying: “As we gather for a final chapter, let us celebrate a championship that brought the world together.
Let’s celebrate each other. This is football. This is unity. This is greatness.”
Timothée Chalamet gets a special role
Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet had another big role in the match. The actor was given the special ceremonial role of bringing out the match ball. The actor was joined by his girlfriend Kylie Jenner in the stands.
Hollywood’s biggest names in the World Cup final
Among the most prominent celebrities who attended the ceremony:Tom Cruise
Matt Damon
Beyoncé
Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
Ed Sheeran and Trevor Noah
Rihanna
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner
Ariana Grande
Anya Taylor-Joy
Mason Thames and McKenna Grace