The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final wasn't just the biggest match in soccer-it was the hottest celebrity ticket of the year.
MetLife Stadium transformed into an A-list playground on Sunday as global superstars from music, Hollywood, sports and politics packed the stands for the historic showdown between Spain and Argentina. The star power reached another level with FIFA's first-ever World Cup Final halftime show, featuring performances by Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and BTS, alongside appearances from Coldplay, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, the PS22 Chorus, the Muppets and Sesame Street characters.
Among the biggest celebrity moments of the day, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner were spotted sharing kisses before kickoff, while Jay-Z and Beyoncé arrived to take in the action from the stands. Football icon David Beckham attended with wife Victoria Beckham, sons Romeo and Cruz, and other family members, while Tom Brady and tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz were also part of the festivities.
Music's biggest names were everywhere. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Drake, Travis Scott, Post Malone, Jennifer Hudson, Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, Tate McRae, Mick Jagger, Pharrell Williams, Future, Peso Pluma, Ed Sheeran, Maria Becerra, Dua Lipa and Burna Boy all made appearances throughout the day, while Shakira even returned after halftime to present Spain's Ferran Torres with the Player of the Match award.
Hollywood brought its own red carpet to the stadium. Tom Cruise made a dramatic appearance on the field before kickoff, while Matt Damon, Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Richard Gere, Jon Hamm, Julia Garner, Javier Bardem, Norman Reedus, Adrien Brody, Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunt were all spotted enjoying the spectacle.
The guest list extended beyond entertainment. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and other world leaders, while sports legends including Patrick Mahomes, James Harden, Roman Reigns, Odell Beckham Jr., Serena Williams, Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union added even more star power to an already unforgettable day.
With blockbuster performances, celebrity-packed luxury suites, viral red carpet moments and a who's who of entertainment, politics and sports, the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final cemented itself as one of the most glamorous events in the tournament's history.
