At SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Skyfall actor Javier Bardem and Pirates of the Caribbean actress Penélope Cruz proudly cheered for Spain as Luis de la Fuente’s squad battled Austria in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
Spanish star Rosalía was spotted enjoying the match from the stadium gallery, surrounded by football greats. She even captured the moment with a standout photo alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino and legend Luján. And yes—there was more to the buzz than just that snapshot.
Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz turned heads in Los Angeles as they watched the match from the stadium’s VIP section alongside Rosalía, a surprise that delighted fans in attendance.
This time, Javier Bardem attended the game without wearing a Spanish jersey. This is interesting for fans who know that just a few months back, in May, Bardem and Cruz visited Paris, where Javier showed his support for PSG by donning the club’s jersey during their trip to Parc des Princes, the stadium owned by the Qatari‑backed French team.
Where Academy Award-winning actress Penélope Cruz was spotted in the VIP box at SoFi Stadium cheering for Spain, wearing a red jersey instead of the official Spanish national team shirt.
To make it back to LA for the quarterfinals, Spain must first clear Austria in the Round of 32, then battle Portugal or Croatia in the Round of 16. If they succeed, their next challenge would be the winner of the United States vs. Belgium matchup, and if Spain wins this match, this match would be played again in Los Angeles, then fans would hope once again that these two stars would attend the match.
The VIP section was packed with familiar football names—Rafael Luján, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, along with stars like David Villa, Michel Salgado, Fernando Hierro, and Carles Puyol, all regulars at big national team games. But the real surprise of the night was Rosalía’s appearance, sharing the spotlight with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Javier Bardem film
Academy Award–winning Spanish actor Javier Bardem has built a reputation for bringing unforgettable characters to life—whether it’s chilling villains or deeply moving heroes.
His career highlights include Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men (2007), a role that earned him an Oscar, Raoul Silva in Skyfall (2012) within the James Bond universe, and standout performances in Biutiful (2010) and Dune: Part One & Two. Most recently, he portrayed José Menéndez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024), a performance that landed him Emmy nominations.
Acclaimed Spanish-Language Films
Ham Ham (1992) launched his career with a breakout romantic comedy role, where he starred alongside his future wife, Penélope Cruz. In The Good Boss (2021), he delivered a standout performance in a sharp corporate satire as a manipulative factory owner determined to make his workplace appear flawless in pursuit of a prestigious business award. He also earned widespread acclaim for his powerful role in The Sea Inside(Mar Adentro), portraying Ramón Sampedro, a quadrip.
