‘Dune’ Star Anya Taylor-Joy Cheers at the World Cup, and the Internet Has Thoughts
Anya Taylor-Joy made an unexpected style statement at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and football fans and film fans alike took notice. Spotted in the stands at the Paraguay vs USA match on June 12 wearing an Argentina jersey, the British-Argentine actress sparked a wave of reactions online.
Taylor-Joy was among a star-studded crowd that descended on SoFi Stadium for the USA vs Paraguay group match, joining names like Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, David Beckham, Paris Hilton, and filmmaker George Lucas. The sheer volume of Hollywood royalty in attendance reflected just how much cultural momentum the World Cup has built since landing on American soil.
But it was Taylor-Joy’s jersey choice that stole the conversation. Wearing Argentina’s iconic sky blue and white rather than supporting the home side, she made her allegiances crystal clear.
And for anyone who knows her story, the choice makes complete sense. Taylor-Joy was raised in Argentina until the age of six, grew up speaking only Spanish, and has deep personal and family ties to the country. Born in Miami, she spent her formative years in Buenos Aires before her family relocated to London.
She speaks both English and Spanish fluently, a skill that has helped her navigate her multicultural identity with ease, and her diverse background is often reflected in the roles she chooses and her ability to connect with a global audience. Showing up to one of the world’s biggest sporting events in an Argentina shirt is about as on-brand for her as it gets.
The opening ceremony surrounding the match was a spectacle in its own right, featuring performances by Katy Perry, Future, Blackpink’s Lisa, Anitta, Remi, and Tyla, while Dan and Shay performed the national anthem. The 2026 tournament is a landmark edition, marking the first time three nations have co-hosted the World Cup, with 48 teams competing across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Taylor-Joy’s appearance tapped into something bigger than a celebrity cameo at a sporting event. It was a quiet but confident statement of identity from one of Hollywood’s most globally rooted stars. The actress, best known for ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ and ‘Furiosa’, has never hidden her Argentine roots, and arriving at a USA home game in the opposing nation’s colors is the kind of move that only someone with real conviction pulls off. Fans online seemed to love every second of it.
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