Star-Studded Gathering at Fanatics Fest Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

A Glimpse of Celebrity Power at Fanatics Fest

On July 18, in New York, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin shared an impressive selfie from the Fanatics Fest 2026, showcasing a blend of sports, music, and entertainment icons just before the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, where Argentina will face Spain.

Captured by NBA superstar Kevin Durant, the selfie includes renowned figures such as Lionel Messi, the Ballon d'Or recipient, NFL legend Tom Brady, tennis champion Novak Djokovic, comedian Kevin Hart, Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, Rubin himself, rapper Travis Scott, former England footballer Rio Ferdinand, and Spain's midfielder Rodri.

Rubin took to Instagram to share the moment, captioning it simply with the word, 'Iconic.'

Argentina and Spain Reach the World Cup Final

Argentina, the defending champions, achieved a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the semifinals, coming back from a first-half deficit. Enzo Fernandez equalized before Lautaro Martinez scored a last-minute winner, propelling Argentina into the final against Spain.

This victory dashed England's hopes of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966.

Spain, meanwhile, secured their spot in the final for the first time since their 2010 victory, defeating France 2-0. Lamine Yamal was instrumental in the win, winning a penalty that Mikel Oyarzabal converted in the 22nd minute.

Pedro Porro extended Spain's lead after halftime, and despite a disallowed goal for Yamal and late attempts from Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, Spain's defense remained resolute, achieving their sixth clean sheet in seven matches.

This victory marks Spain's second appearance in a World Cup final.