The 2026 World Cup match between Team Argentina and Team Spain was a star-studded spectacle. The stadium buzzed with excitement as the teams played in front of a crowd filled with well-known personalities.
On Sunday, July 19, the eagerly awaited FIFA championship match showcased Argentina’s star player, Lionel Messi, aiming to secure another victory against Spain.
Prior to the match, Messi, 39, expressed his determination at a press conference, saying, “We will give it our all.” He also reminisced about a memorable moment with Spanish player Lamine Yamal, now 19, recalling how he once gave him a bath during a photoshoot that has since gone viral. “It’s surreal to look at that photo. That’s life, isn’t it? I took a photo with him as a baby, and now we’re competing against each other in a World Cup. Lamine is an incredible player, and I follow him closely because he plays for a club I love.”
The thrilling match took place at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, attracting celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Kylie Jenner, Beyoncé, and others who witnessed the game conclude with Spain emerging victorious.
Scroll down for the standout photos from the stands:
