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Celebrity Sightings Light Up 2026 World Cup Group Stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicked off on June 11 in Mexico City, has turned stadiums across North America into glittering arenas for both football and pop culture. A photo collection released by Page Six shows Hollywood stars, musicians and social‑media icons filling the stands of the tournament’s 16 host cities, turning each match into a high‑profile event.
The Page Six gallery captures the full spectrum of celebrity attendance. In the United States, Canada and Mexico, the camera lens turned on a mix of film stars, former athletes and music superstars, all of whom were drawn to the group‑stage action. The collection is a visual record of which well‑known faces were present at each official match and opening ceremony, and it has become a go‑to source for fans and media tracking the crossover between sports and entertainment.
The first notable celebrity lineup appeared at the Group D clash between the United States and Paraguay on June 12 at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The gallery lists actor Tom Cruise, former footballer David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham as part of the attendance. The same set of photos also shows actor Ryan Reynolds, who co‑owns Wrexham, watching the Canada‑Bosnia match in Toronto. These sightings underscore the reach of the tournament, which now spans three countries.
Other high‑profile guests made appearances at different venues. Jay‑Z was seen on the field during the Ecuador‑vs‑Philadelphia match, while pop singer Katy Perry attended the opening‑ceremony performance and the Group D match in Los Angeles. Mexican actress Salma Hayek was photographed at the opening ceremony before the Mexico‑South Africa game in Mexico City. The gallery also names social‑media personalities such as TikTok star Nicki Minaj and several other A‑listers, including Paris Hilton, Anya Taylor‑Joy and Halle Berry.
The opening ceremonies themselves were a showcase of international talent. In Mexico City, Shakira performed the “Dai Dai” anthem alongside Colombian singer J Balvin. Toronto’s ceremony featured Canadian acts Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé, while Los Angeles saw Andrea Bocelli and South Korean singer Ejae. These performances were staged at the three host cities’ main stadiums—Estadio Azteca, Rogers Centre and SoFi Stadium—before the first group matches.
The 2026 World Cup marks several firsts for FIFA. It is the first World Cup to be hosted by three countries—United States, Canada and Mexico—and the first to expand to 48 teams from the previous 32‑team format. The 104 matches are spread across 16 cities, with the United States hosting 78 of them, including all knockout‑stage games.
The presence of celebrities has amplified media attention and fan engagement. While the focus remains on the competition, the high‑profile attendance underscores the global appeal of the event and the crossover between sports and entertainment. The Page Six gallery, which compiles images from official matches and ceremonies, has become a key source for tracking which stars are in attendance.
As the group stage continues through July, the World Cup will see teams vie for the top two spots in each of its twelve groups. The tournament’s conclusion on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will feature the final match and a third‑place game. With the celebrity spotlight still on the sidelines, the 2026 World Cup remains a major cultural event as well as a sporting spectacle.
The Page Six gallery captures the full spectrum of celebrity attendance. In the United States, Canada and Mexico, the camera lens turned on a mix of film stars, former athletes and music superstars, all of whom were drawn to the group‑stage action. The collection is a visual record of which well‑known faces were present at each official match and opening ceremony, and it has become a go‑to source for fans and media tracking the crossover between sports and entertainment.
The first notable celebrity lineup appeared at the Group D clash between the United States and Paraguay on June 12 at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The gallery lists actor Tom Cruise, former footballer David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham as part of the attendance. The same set of photos also shows actor Ryan Reynolds, who co‑owns Wrexham, watching the Canada‑Bosnia match in Toronto. These sightings underscore the reach of the tournament, which now spans three countries.
Other high‑profile guests made appearances at different venues. Jay‑Z was seen on the field during the Ecuador‑vs‑Philadelphia match, while pop singer Katy Perry attended the opening‑ceremony performance and the Group D match in Los Angeles. Mexican actress Salma Hayek was photographed at the opening ceremony before the Mexico‑South Africa game in Mexico City. The gallery also names social‑media personalities such as TikTok star Nicki Minaj and several other A‑listers, including Paris Hilton, Anya Taylor‑Joy and Halle Berry.
The opening ceremonies themselves were a showcase of international talent. In Mexico City, Shakira performed the “Dai Dai” anthem alongside Colombian singer J Balvin. Toronto’s ceremony featured Canadian acts Alanis Morissette and Michael Bublé, while Los Angeles saw Andrea Bocelli and South Korean singer Ejae. These performances were staged at the three host cities’ main stadiums—Estadio Azteca, Rogers Centre and SoFi Stadium—before the first group matches.
The 2026 World Cup marks several firsts for FIFA. It is the first World Cup to be hosted by three countries—United States, Canada and Mexico—and the first to expand to 48 teams from the previous 32‑team format. The 104 matches are spread across 16 cities, with the United States hosting 78 of them, including all knockout‑stage games.
The presence of celebrities has amplified media attention and fan engagement. While the focus remains on the competition, the high‑profile attendance underscores the global appeal of the event and the crossover between sports and entertainment. The Page Six gallery, which compiles images from official matches and ceremonies, has become a key source for tracking which stars are in attendance.
As the group stage continues through July, the World Cup will see teams vie for the top two spots in each of its twelve groups. The tournament’s conclusion on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will feature the final match and a third‑place game. With the celebrity spotlight still on the sidelines, the 2026 World Cup remains a major cultural event as well as a sporting spectacle.
