Tom Cruise, Bardem, Richard Gere, Laura Pausini... the World Cup red carpet.

Two hours before the 2026 World Cup final kicked off, major sports stars began arriving at MetLife Stadium, stopping at the "FIFA Legends" photo area. Laura Pausini and María Valverde, among others, posed alongside Xavi, David Villa, Fernando Llorente, Fernando Hierro, Iker Casillas, and Michel Salgado. Tom Cruise, who took part in the ceremony, did not pose for official photos but did take selfies with fans waiting for him at the stadium entrance. In the VIP boxes, dozens of celebrities enjoyed the final, ranging from Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner to Zidane, Bardem, and Tom Brady