Hollywood stars Brad Pitt, Penélope Cruz watch Spain's World Cup win
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hollywood stars including Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz attended Spain's World Cup quarterfinal victory over Belgium.
- The celebrities were seen cheering for the Spanish team at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- Spain advanced to the semifinals following their 2-1 win.
The SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles transformed into a star-studded venue as Hollywood A-listers gathered to witness Spain's victory over Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 10. Notable figures like Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz were among the celebrities spotted in the stands, enthusiastically supporting the Spanish national team.
Pitt, accompanied by his girlfriend Inés de Ramón, a jewelry executive, was seen cheering for "La Roja." Cruz attended the match with her husband, actor Javier Bardem, sharing in the support for Spain. Cruz had previously celebrated Spain's progression in the tournament, sharing a photo with singer Rosalía during an earlier match.
The world of music was also represented, with Noel Gallagher, formerly of Oasis, observed enjoying the game. Gallagher is expected to attend the England-Norway match to support his national team.
Timothée Chalamet also drew attention, posing for photos with fans. Other reported celebrity attendees included Mexican actor Diego Boneta and Russian actor Yura Borisov, known for his role in "Anora."
Spain secured their place in the semifinals with a 2-1 win against Belgium, continuing their World Cup campaign.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.