USWNT icons, iShowSpeed among celebs to take in USMNT’s Round of 32 World Cup win

USWNT icons, iShowSpeed among celebs to take in USMNT’s Round of 32 World Cup win

The bright lights of Hollywood were still hundreds of miles away, but Levi’s Stadium still rolled out an impressive guest list on Wednesday night for the World Cup Round of 32 matchup between the United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina. 

The celebrity turnout wasn’t quite on the same scale as at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, where A-listers like Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Katy Perry all came out to support the Stars and Stripes during the Group Stage.

Nonetheless, there was no shortage of famous faces for one of the biggest nights in U.S. soccer history. 

Folarin Balogun scored the USMNT’s first goal in their Round of 32 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1, 2026. BENJAMIN FANJOY/EPA/Shutterstock

Three women who know exactly what it takes to survive the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds were among those cheering on the Americans in the stands.

Two-time World Cup champions Kelly O’Hara and Alex Morgan both joined forces with former USWNT head coach Jill Ellis, who guided the U.S. to back-to-back World Cup wins in 2015 and 2019. 

If these three women weren’t enough U.S. soccer royalty for you, former USMNT captain Landon Donovan, former goalkeeper Kasey Keller and 1994 World Cup defender Alexis Lalas were both in the stands and in front of the cameras. 

Also in attendance was basketball superstar Caitlin Clark, who took a brief break from her WNBA schedule to catch Team USA in action.

The Fever guard was heated after USMNT striker Folarin Balogun received a controversial second-half red card. 

Former USA player Landon Donovan on broadcast ahead of the USMNT’s win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. San Francisco Chronicle via Gett

Internet sensation and world-famous iShowSpeed watched all the action from a suite and brought his trademark energy and love for the sport to the stadium, especially after Malik Tillman saved the U.S. with a beautiful free-kick goal in the 82nd minute.

After Los Angeles Rams stars Ty Simpson, Puka Nacua, and Matthew Stafford were all spotted at their home stadium, it was only fitting that the 49ers had several members of their NFL contingent in Santa Clara.

Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, running back Isaac Guerendo, safety Malik Mustapha and former linebacker Curtis Robinson, now with the Cowboys, all watched another team play on their home field.

Niners linebacker Fred Warner, is seen in the pitch ahead of Mexico’s win over Ecuador in Round of 32 action in the 2026 World Cup at Mexico City Stadium on June 30, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner, who just 24 hours earlier was spotted at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City for the match between Mexico and Ecuador, was also in attendance to watch Team USA. 

The list of recognizable faces all saw history as the U.S. defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to punch their ticket to the Round of 16. It was just the second time in history the Americans won a knockout round game. 

With the World Cup on North American soil, tons of celebrities — ranging from actors like Tom Cruise and Mike Myers to sports stars Connor McDavid and Eli and Peyton Manning to singers Shakira and Olivia Rodrigo — have come out to show their support.

No matter who’s playing or where the match is, the World Cup is the place to be.


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