INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The men’s World Cup arrived in the United States on Friday night with the U.S. men’s national team facing Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium. Here’s a look at all the celebrities, fans, opening ceremonies and more.
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Jason Sudeikis, official FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador during the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
United States, Secretary of State, Marco Rubio greets fans prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
California State, Governor, Gavin Newsom prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
United States soccer fans wait for the beginning of the teams FIFA 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood to begin on Friday, June 12, 2026. The United States plays Paraguay in the opening U.S. game at the FIFA 2026 World Cup. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
Paraguay fans prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Fans look on during the national anthem prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Fans and players look on during the national anthem prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Fans look on during the national anthem prior to a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match between the United States and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
Tom Cruise attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Tom Cruise, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, from left to right, attend the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, center, and Paraguayan President Santiago Pena talk prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Future, left, and Tyla perform during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Katy Perry performs during the opening ceremony ahead of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
LISA performs during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Future performs during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Future performs during the opening ceremony for the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A United States fan cheers prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
United States fans cheer prior to the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Fans of the United States wait for the beginning of the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
United States celebrates after an own goal by Paraguay’s Damian Bobadilla during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)
United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) celebrates scoring his side’s third goal against Paraguay with teamate Chris Richards during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Katy Perry performs during pregame ceremonies prior to the United States playing Paraguay at the FIFA 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. The United States plays Paraguay in the opening U.S. game at the FIFA 2026 World Cup. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
United States defender Antonee Robinson (5) reacts after a goal against Paraguay in the first half of a FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer match at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
United States midfielder Christian Pulisic (10) celebrates after a goal during the first half of a FIFA World Cup Group D soccer match against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
United States fans cheer a the U.S. takes a 2-0 first half lead over Paraguay during the FIFA 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. The United States plays Paraguay in the opening U.S. game at the FIFA 2026 World Cup. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)
United States midfielder Christian Pulisic, left, and forward Folarin Balogun celebrate after a goal during the first half of their FIFA World Cup Group D soccer match against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood. The U.S. won, 4-1, the most goals it has ever scored in a World Cup match. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Jason Sudeikis, official FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador during the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)
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