Hollywood Elite Pack World Cup Final as America Watches Global Stage

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• Hollywood A-listers flooded the FIFA World Cup final, showcasing America’s cultural influence on the global stage
• Tom Cruise delivered opening remarks as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in front of star-studded crowd
• Celebrities from Matt Damon to Beyoncé represented American entertainment dominance at international sporting event

The FIFA World Cup final drew a who’s who of American celebrity power on Sunday as Spain edged out Argentina 1-0 in a match that became as much about the star-studded crowd as the competition on the field.

Matt Damon, fresh from his press tour for “The Odyssey,” attended with his wife Luciana. Tom Cruise had the honor of opening the game with a speech, demonstrating the reach of American star power even at global sporting events.

The halftime show featured performances from Shakira, Madonna, Justin Bieber and more, turning the soccer match into an entertainment spectacle familiar to American audiences.

The celebrity roster read like a Hollywood party list. Blake Lively, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, Javier Bardem, Beyoncé, and Anya Taylor-Joy all watched from the stands.

Damon wore a dark top and jeans while Luciana showed support for Argentina in a jersey, scarf and hat. She paired the cropped jersey with low-rise white jeans and sunglasses.

The actor just wrapped his press tour for director Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” which dominated the box office during opening weekend with over $264 million in global earnings.

Cruise kept it casual in black as he delivered opening remarks.

He was joined by David and Victoria Beckham in their suite. David wore a sharp suit while Victoria chose a sleeveless top and white bottoms. Their son Cruz Beckham also attended.

Shakira commanded attention during her halftime performance in a pink and yellow cut-out dress that highlighted her fit form.

Justin Bieber performed in a green and white top with jeans. Post Malone opted for double denim and a cowboy hat, along with a shirt reading “I just hope both teams have fun.”

Madonna wore a pink and white corset look. Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams and Laura Pausini coordinated in blue for their performances.

Richard Gere arrived in a baseball cap and sunglasses with wife Alejandra Silva.

Actor Javier Bardem attended, though his wife Penelope Cruz was notably absent.

Actress Julia Garner kept cool in a leather jacket, white tee and black skirt. Singer Tate McRae wore a collared top.

Kylie Jenner and boyfriend Timothée Chalamet were spotted in the crowd. Jenner wore black with small-framed sunglasses and red nails.

Jay-Z and wife Beyoncé also attended. Beyoncé wore a white jacket with a lace skirt and sunglasses.

Anya Taylor-Joy looked polished in a cream one-shoulder top and silky skirt, accessorized with a blue-and-white scarf.

Blake Lively made an appearance with friends, sharing a group selfie to her Instagram stories.

The celebrity turnout demonstrated American cultural dominance on the world stage, with Hollywood’s biggest names bringing their star power to international competition.

Americans deserve better.