The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is officially underway, and with every match, the excitement keeps building. On July 2, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles was packed with fans as Spain faced Austria in a decisive knockout match. The stands were just as star-studded as the field, with Rosalía, Penélope Cruz, Stella Banderas, Carlos Vela, and other familiar faces showing up to support La Roja.
Spain cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory, eliminating Austria and securing a place in the Round of 16. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro added a header to complete the dominant performance. Spanish fans erupted in celebration inside the stadium and across social media as La Roja advanced to its next challenge: a highly anticipated showdown against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal on July 6 at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Rosalía
Rosalía, who is currently on her successful Lux Tour, was among the biggest celebrities in attendance. She posed for photos with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and Spanish Football Federation president Rafael Louzán before joining fans in celebrating Spain’s victory.
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© Instagram @rosalia.vtThe singer also caught attention for the creative way she wore her Spain scarf. After the final whistle, she was seen dancing to her hit “Despechá” and celebrating alongside her close friend Penélope Cruz.
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem
Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem were also on hand to cheer for Spain, watching the match from a luxury suite at SoFi Stadium.
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© Instagram @penelopecruzoficialAfter the game, Cruz shared a photo with Rosalía on Instagram, celebrating the team’s victory. “Vamoooooos España!!! Felicidades!!” she wrote.
Alexia Putellas
Spanish soccer star Alexia Putellas also attended the match and shared photos of her reunion with Rosalía and Penélope Cruz as they celebrated Spain’s dominant win over Austria.
© Instagram @alexiaputellasStella Banderas
Stella Banderas attended the match with her husband, Alex Gruszynski, while her father, Antonio Banderas, supported Spain from his hometown of Málaga.
© Instagram @antoniobanderas“My daughter is in Los Angeles and I’m in Málaga. We’ve been in constant contact enjoying the national team’s match together,” the actor wrote on social media.
© Instagram @antoniobanderasStella also shared an Instagram Story showing the packed SoFi Stadium with Spain’s flag displayed on the field before kickoff.
Carlos Vela
Former Mexican soccer star Carlos Vela, who retired from professional soccer last year, also attended with his wife, Saioa Cañibano, and their two children, Romeo and India.
© Instagram @saioaaVela has strong ties to Spain through his wife, who is from San Sebastián. The couple met while he played for Real Sociedad and now lives in Los Angeles with their family.
Carles Puyol
Spanish soccer legend Carles Puyol was another familiar face supporting his former national team. The World Cup champion also posed for photos with several of the celebrities in attendance as Spain celebrated another step toward its World Cup dream.
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