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Stars Shine at SoFi Stadium for U.S. World Cup Debut

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles hosted the opening match of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, with the home team defeating Paraguay 4-1.
  • The event drew a crowd of celebrities from entertainment, business, and politics, including David Beckham, Tom Cruise, and Bill Gates.
  • The match marked the official start of the World Cup's presence in the U.S., following ceremonies in Mexico and Canada.

Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium buzzed with energy Friday night as it hosted the inaugural match of the 2026 World Cup on U.S. soil. The United States team secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay in front of a star-studded audience.

The stadium was a glittering spectacle, attracting a constellation of global celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, business, and politics. Among the notable attendees were British football legend David Beckham, accompanied by his wife Victoria and actor Tom Cruise. For Beckham, the evening held special significance as it coincided with the day he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Other prominent figures gracing the event included actors Owen Wilson and Sofía Vergara, filmmaker George Lucas, and business magnate Bill Gates. The music and political spheres were also well-represented. Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended with his partner, singer Katy Perry, who performed as part of the pre-match entertainment alongside Brazilian artist Anitta and LISA.

From the political arena, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was seen in attendance with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. This celebrity-filled event officially ignited the World Cup's presence in the United States, following earlier opening ceremonies held in Mexico and Canada.

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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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