Robbie Williams kicked off the World Cup final 2026 with an incredible pregame performance at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday night.

Mick Jagger and the Beckhams, who have followed the World Cup around the states, were among the British stars watching the final.

Anya Taylor-Joy, 30, brought the glamour to the match as she arrived wearing a chic white dress alongside her husband Malcolm McRae.

Robbie, 52, got the party started on stage with Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini.

He put on a vibrant display in a sequin blue Adidas tracksuit and displayed his edgy rock star hairdo.

Robbie made a quick outfit change to watch the match with his glamorous wife Ayda Field.

Robbie Williams kicked off the World Cup final 2026 with an incredible pregame performance at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday night

Anya Taylor-Joy, 30, brought the glamour to the match as she arrived wearing a chic white dress alongside her husband Malcolm McRae

Mick Jagger (L) and the Beckhams, who have followed the World Cup around the states, were among the British stars watching the final

David was once again in a full suit as he stood beside a stylish Victoria, who had missed fellow Spice Girl Mel C’s wedding over in the UK for the game

Ayda looked stunning in a pale blue blazer and kooky white sunglasses as she supported her husband. 

Coldplay’s Chris Martin was also seen in the stands as he prepared for his half time performance.

David and Victoria were joined by their children Romeo, Cruz, Harper and their glamorous partners Kim Turnball and Jackie Apostel. 

For the first time in history, FIFA has controversially decided to add a halftime show to the biggest game in global football.

Billions of fans will tune into Sunday’s game as Argentina bid to secure a second successive World Cup triumph against Spain.

This year, however, the teams will be forced to share the stage with the likes of Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber as football is given a slice of the Super Bowl treatment.

As well as a halftime show, the World Cup final will also include a closing ceremony that will feature performances and appearances from Coldplay, Post Malone, Tom Cruise, Nicole Scherzinger, influencer IShowSpeed, Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson, Robbie and Italian singer Laura Pausini. 

World Cup final day got off to a chaotic start at MetLife Stadium with fans forced to wait for hours outside of the venue amid reports of technological glitches scanning tickets and security staff unsure of how to manage the crowds.

The singer was joined by Nicola Scherzinger (L) and Laura Pausini (R) for the epic pregame performance

He put on a vibrant display in a sequin blue Adidas tracksuit and displayed his edgy rock star hairdo

Robbie made a quick outfit change to watch the match with his glamorous wife Ayda Field

The couple were seen laughing in the stands as Ayda took snaps on her phone 

Anya looked stylish as she sat beside her husband 

Coldplay’s Chris Martin took it all in as he prepared for his half time performance

The singer looked in great spirits as he watched Robbie kick off the celebrations

Romeo and Cruz Beckham were joined by their girlfriends Kim Turnbull (R) and Jackie Apostel (L) as they arrived at the World Cup final on Sunday 

Romeo was seen tucking into a snack as he chatted with Kim

Organizers this week urged fans lucky enough to have a ticket to arrive up to four hours before the start of the game at the 80,000-seater stadium in New Jersey, a short drive outside of Manhattan, for Sunday’s showdown between Spain and Argentina. 

As the build-up to the game expected to be watched by billions around the world ramped up, fans were waiting for over four hours to have their tickets scanned in order to enter the stadium for the showpiece game. 

The attendance of President Donald Trump meant that airport-style security measures were also being enforced for everyone making their way inside of the venue.

But the delays were compounded amid reports of glitches in FIFA’s ticket-scanning system, meaning those who were fortunate enough to be at the front of the long lines still faced frustrating delays.