Hollywood Stars Gather at 2026 World Cup Final in New Jersey
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final held on Sunday in New Jersey drew an exceptionally high television rating of 40.6 percent, breaking a 28-year viewership record despite the match itself being described as dull. Unlike most viewers who watched from home, Israeli singer Omer Adam attended the stadium and even posed for a photo with Shakira.
The event attracted numerous high-profile celebrities. Beyoncé and Jay-Z were seated just above Hailey Baldwin, whose husband Justin Bieber performed alongside Shakira during halftime. Bieber later invited Shakira to an after-party he hosted with Hailey. Madonna also performed and watched the game but reportedly had a minor backstage dispute with Bieber, casting doubt on her attendance at the party.
Other notable attendees included Kylie Jenner, Timothée Chalamet, Anna Wintour, Dua Lipa with her husband Callum Turner, Blake Lively, Ellie Goulding, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Norman Reedus, Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Matt Damon, Winnie Harlow, Mick Jagger, Richard Gere, Kevin Hart, Julia Garner, John Hamm, Will Ferrell, Adrien Brody, Tom Cruise, Victoria and David Beckham, as well as the beloved characters Kermit and Miss Piggy.
The broadcast featured some amusing moments as commentators confused celebrities, mistaking Matt Damon for Tom Cruise and mixing up Pharrell Williams with A$AP Rocky. The star-studded crowd and the presence of iconic figures underscored the global cultural significance of the World Cup final beyond the sport itself.
