The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada and the United States was a star-studded affair with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars in the stands joining fans to cheer on their teams. The big event in Los Angeles was a celebrity show with Hollywood stars Tom CruiseDavid Beckhani, and Katy Perry stealing all the attention.
Tom Cruise greets the fans
Cruise had all eyes in the USA’s World Cup opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium. Videos of the Mission: Impossible star and football icon have been spotted doing rounds online David Beckhamgreeting the fans throughout the game. The actor was also spotted signing autographs on T-shirts, posing for selfies and shaking hands with audience members around his VIP box.Cruise and Beckham were among the celebrity guests who attended the Team D clash. Elsewhere in the stands, fans spotted Katy Perry and her boyfriend, Justin Trudeau, watching the game after her stunning performance.The match attracted several familiar faces from society like Paris Hilton, actor Jamie Foxx and actor Vince Vaughn.
Ryan Reynolds cheer on Canada at Toronto Stadium
Meanwhile, Canada’s historic first men’s World Cup match on home soil attracted its own share of famous star power. Actor and Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds was among the high-profile attendees at Toronto Stadium as Canada played Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B opener. Reynolds was seen celebrating Canada’s equaliser, which secured a 1-1 draw and earned the nation their first FIFA World Cup point.
George Lucas He goes to the event with his wife
Also spotted at LA Stadium were legendary filmmaker George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, comfortably watching the United States vs. Paraguay match.
He saw Mike Myers
Fellow Canadian star Mike Myers was also in attendance, wearing Canadian colours.
