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USA vs Paraguay: Unexpected Celebrity Moments You Won't Believe

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Some of Hollywood’s biggest names are turning up for USA’s opening World Cup match against Paraguay.

Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx was seen entering SoFi Stadium with an orange beanie alongside comedy icon Vince Vaughn on Friday. Owen Wilson, Halle Berry and Teyana Taylor also showed face.

Owen Wilson filming a soccer match on his phone.

Owen Wilson FIFA via Getty Images

Teyana Taylor wearing a light-colored jumpsuit and gold accessories, holding a Raising Cane's drink.

Teyana Taylor Melanie Miller / BACKGRID

Halle Berry arriving at SoFi Stadium for a Team USA World Cup match.

Halle Berry affinitypicture / BACKGRID

Singer Shaboozey, whose hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” became one of the biggest songs of the past year, was also spotted in jeans and a dark t-shirt attending the opening match.

Jamie Foxx and Vince Vaughn walk at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match.

Jamie Foxx (orange beanie) and Vince Vaughn (brown leather jacket)
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Shaboozey at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay.

Singer Shaboozey known for his hit song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Edward Lewis/CA Post

Tom Cruise, David Beckham, and Victoria Beckham, from left to right, attending a World Cup soccer match.

Tom Cruise, David Beckham, and Victoria Beckham during the national anthem. AP Photo/Andre Penner

Talk-show personality and comedian on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Guillermo and singer Becky G were also pictured entering Team USA’s inaugural match.

Becky G is the co-owner of a Los Angeles professional women’s soccer team (Angel City FC) and has spoken extensively about wanting to give young Latinas a chance to play sports.

Paris Hilton arrived in a red-and-white striped top along with jeans, sporting a look that appeared to be inspired by Team USA.

Leonardo DiCaprio watching the USA vs Paraguay soccer match at SoFi Stadium.

Leonardo DiCaprio, left, attended the game. Fox Sports

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Guillermo at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Talk-show personality and comedian Guillermo Edward Lewis/CA Post

Paris Hilton wearing an American flag shirt and blue sunglasses at a FIFA World Cup match.

Paris Hilton attends the FIFA World Cup 2026 FIFA via Getty Images

Sofia Vergara and Owen Wilson at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match.

Sofia Vergara and Owen Wilson. Getty Images

Paris Hilton in a USA soccer jersey and jeans, posing on a red carpet for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Paris Hilton in a USA soccer jersey and jeans, posing on a red carpet for the FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA via Getty Images

Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers posing on the blue carpet at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match.

Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers posing on the blue carpet. FIFA via Getty Images

And fresh off his rookie season preparations with the Giants, Jaxson Dart attended the USA-Paraguay World Cup match alongside Marissa Ayers.

Elmo and the Cookie Monster puppets posing with the FIFA World Cup 2026 logo in the background.

FIFA via Getty Images

Among the more unexpected faces at the World Cup opener was Elmo, who joined Cookie Monster on FOX’s pregame show and told Charissa Thompson, “It’s really amazing. Everybody’s been really nice and teaching us about soccer.”

Thompson also asked Elmo and Cookie Monster what advice they had for the United States as it opened its World Cup campaign. Elmo kept it simple: “Do your best.”

Rob Lowe in sunglasses, a white T-shirt, and dark pants arriving at a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between the USA and Paraguay.

Rob Lowe arrives at FIFA World Cup 2026 Edward Lewis/CA Post

Jameis Winston at the FIFA World Cup 2026 event.

Jameis Winston at the FIFA World Cup 2026 event. Edward Lewis/CA Post

Other celebrity sightings included Rob Lowe and Jameis Winston.

Michael Rubin, the CEO of the world’s largest digital sports platform in Fanatics, was also in the building. The host of the yearly “White Party” in the Hamptons has been deeply involved with the World Cup as his company and FIFA have established multiple partnerships.

Michael Rubin arriving at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match.

Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin Edward Lewis/CA Post

Following the United States Men’s National Team’s (USMNT) disastrous failure to qualify for the 2018 Russia World Cup, the team has made two consecutive World Cup appearances.

In the last tournament in Qatar, the USMNT were knocked out in the Round of 16 against the Dutch, but as they kick off on home turn, expectations are higher for this new generation of players under manager Mauricio Pochettino.