Overview
- Spain beat Belgium 2–1 on Friday, July 10, earning a place in the 2026 World Cup semifinals.
- Photographers and outlets widely reported that Penélope Cruz and Brad Pitt were in the stands at Los Angeles Stadium during the quarterfinal.
- La Vanguardia reported that Brad Pitt attended with Spanish lawyer Inés de Ramón and that the pair displayed affection in the box, a detail not as broadly corroborated as their presence.
- Other public figures seen at the match included Javier Bardem, Timothée Chalamet, Noel Gallagher, Tate McRae, Diego Boneta, Yura Borisov and DeMar DeRozan, which reinforced the event’s celebrity focus.
- The appearance of high-profile attendees underscores a broader trend in the 2026 World Cup of stadiums serving as cultural stages and creating viral moments that shift media attention beyond on-field action.