The who's who of Hollywood packed into the United States' World Cup demolition of Paraguay at Sofi Stadium on Saturday. The host nation got their campaign off to a flyer, scoring three goals past a stunned Paraguay in the first half en route to a 4-1 victory, despite the South American nation being one of the sturdiest teams in the region during qualifying.
Celebrity Spectators
Some of the biggest names in entertainment, sport, and beyond forked out millions for the best seats in the house in Los Angeles' state-of-the-art sporting colosseum. Former England football superstar Sir David Beckham, alongside his wife and former Spice Girl Victoria, was in the stands after receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He did a signing session during halftime alongside Mission Impossible and Top Gun star Tom Cruise.
Leonardo DiCaprio cheered on the red, white, and blue, while actress Halle Berry was also in the stands, and actor Rob Lowe was spotted. Pop star Katy Perry performed before kickoff as part of an American opening ceremony, following Canada earlier in the day and Mexico on Friday, adding to her rich list of events. Paris Hilton was also around, while American NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar waved to the crowd after appearing on the big screen.
Star Wars creator George Lucas was reportedly in the venue, while the list of celebrities extended to include Sofia Vergara, Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Jamie Foxx. Stars from the NBA and NFL also made sure to put in some face time, including New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and Golden State Warriors champion Draymond Green.
Billionaire Bill Gates had prime seating, while American women's football team hero Alex Morgan cheered on the men's side. Even former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in attendance.
Upcoming Match
The US will next face Australia's Socceroos on June 20, with a victory giving them a good shot at topping their group heading into the knockout phase.
