2026 World Cup Draws Tom Cruise, Katy Perry and David Beckham as USA Beats Paraguay 4-1
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 14
2026 World Cup Draws Tom Cruise, Katy Perry and David Beckham as USA Beats Paraguay 4-1
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 14
Summary
Los Angeles' USA-Paraguay opener became a celebrity showcase, with Tom Cruise, David and Victoria Beckham, Paris Hilton, Rob Lowe and Sofía Vergara spotted in the stands.
Katy Perry performed "Wonder" before kickoff, then watched from the crowd with Justin Trudeau as the U.S. beat Paraguay 4-1.
Mexico City's opening ceremony also leaned on star power: Shakira sang the tournament anthem "Dai Dai," while official Global Ambassador Salma Hayek delivered the kickoff speech in Spanish.
Toronto added its own celebrity lineup, with Ryan Reynolds backing Canada, Alanis Morissette singing the national anthem, Michael Bublé performing and Will Arnett welcoming fans.
Beyond the matches, the U.S.-hosted tournament has become a broader pop-culture event, with viral posts showing foreign fans embracing American staples like Waffle House and Big Gulps.