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Huge crowds of England fans gathered in Atlanta for the World Cup semi-final against Argentina, including music superstars and sporting legends.
England and Manchester United legend Sir David Beckham is back at the game along with Lady Victoria and their children Romeo and Harper, Cruise and his partner Jackie Apostel.
Also spotted in the crowd were Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger, One Direction star Louis Tomlinson and Tawheed Epps, the American rapper known as 2 Chainz.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino was seen sitting with English Football Association President Debbie Hewitt.
Beckham enjoys the game: his wife Victoria, sons Cruz and Romeo and daughter Harper (Reuters)
American rapper 2 Chainz was also spotted in the crowd. (AP Photo/Eric S. Lesser)
The winner of Wednesday’s match will face Spain in the World Cup final on July 19 at 20:00 Moscow time (15:00 ET).
Fans expressed cautious optimism ahead of the game, although many admitted they had serious concerns about Lionel Messi’s menacing presence.
Thousands of Three Lions fans flocked to the American city in anticipation of a showdown with the reigning champions.
The air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the meeting of these old rivals.
At home, fans are flocking to bars and fan zones to watch the match, with pubs expected to sell six million extra pints on Wednesday.
Producer and rapper Jermaine Dupri at halftime. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and English Football Association President Debbie Hewitt (right) during the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match at Atlanta Stadium. (Nick Potts/PA Wire)