From Leonardo DiCaprio to David Beckham and his wife: These superstars visited the World Cup

Pulse Sports Team 04:54 - 13 June 2026

The third and final World Cup opening ceremony was another resounding success. Under the watchful eyes of over 70,000 people, Katy Perry, Future, and numerous other artists performed. Among the spectators were, of course, many superstars who weren't performing, such as David Beckham and Paris Hilton.

The match between the United States and Paraguay was preceded by an extensive pre-game show, all centered around the World Cup opening ceremony. This year's tournament is spread across three nations, and it was America's turn to kick off the festivities. As expected from the Americans, it was a spectacular event.

A Colossal Spectacle

The celebrations at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles began over an hour and a half before kick-off. Multiple performances surrounding the players' warm-up entertained early-arriving fans. Among the crowd were numerous celebrities, from actors to footballers.

Superstars at the World Cup

Among those present was Carles Puyol, the former World Cup winner with Spain, who witnessed the start of another World Cup sixteen years later. His compatriot Marc Bartra was also in attendance. The Catalan defender, a long-time Barcelona player, is currently under contract with Real Betis.

The most prominent football legend visibly present in LA was David Beckham. The former English footballer is currently the owner of Inter Miami, where a star-studded squad including Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez plays. Beckham attended with his close friend, actor Tom Cruise.

A Galaxy of Stars

Paris Hilton also made an appearance. The American superstar rarely misses such an opportunity and enjoys being in the spotlight, even at a football match. Other big names captured by cameras in Los Angeles included: Gavin Newsom, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Halle Berry, Rob Lowe, Victoria Beckham, George Lucas, Bill Gates, Candace Parker, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Trudeau, Sofia Vergara, Owen Wilson, Alex Morgan, IShowSpeed, Hilary Duff, Vince Vaughn, and Jamie Foxx.

The United States' first World Cup match was officiated by Dutch referee Danny Makkelie.

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