The 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York–New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium was as much a showcase of celebrity culture as it was football, with Hollywood, music, and sports icons filling the stands alongside fans for the tournament’s biggest match, according to Vogue.
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• A-list attendance: Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Timothée Chalamet, and Kylie Jenner were among the biggest names spotted at the final.
• Sports icons: David and Victoria Beckham, Serena Williams, and several prominent sports and media personalities also attended the championship match.
• Global spotlight: Vogue dedicated a full photo gallery to the celebrity arrivals and standout fashion moments from the final.
• Beyond football: The celebrity turnout, alongside the pre-match entertainment, reinforced the World Cup final’s status as a global event that blends sport, entertainment, and popular culture.
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The celebrity appearances are expected to remain a major talking point as coverage of the 2026 World Cup final continues, highlighting the tournament’s growing influence beyond football.
