During the live broadcast of the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, announcer Strong incorrectly identified Matt Damon as Brad Pitt before being corrected by a colleague. The humorous moment, which included Strong admitting star-spotting wasn't his forte, was widely shared on social media. The event highlighted the presence of celebrities at the tournament, with Damon attending the final and Pitt spotted at other sporting events.
“ Brad Pitt among the fans here,” Strong, 41, said while announcing famous faces inside MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, right before fellow announcerset him straight.
“That’s Matt Damon,” his colleague corrected him before the pair laughed about Strong’s on-air gaffe. , Strong admitted that star-spotting wasn’t his forte.
“I’m letting you take the rest of these guys,” the announcer said in the mic. “I got cocky after the first three, and I missed an absolute sitter so I’m done. ” The live moment was shared by World Cup fans via X in the finals’ aftermath, with amused social media commentary included alongside the footage.
“It’s been a hell of a weekend for Matt Damon. He has #1 movie at the box office, got to attend the World Cup Final, and just got mistaken for Brad Pitt on the TV broadcast,” wrote oneThe 2026 World Cup is officially here— and the stars are stepping out to root for their favorite teams.
The global soccer tournament will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the qualifying teams competing in matchups throughout the three countries this summer ahead of the championship game at MetLife Stadium in delivered a pre-match speech to mark the end of this year’s tournament. While Pitt, 62, wasn’t seen at Sunday’s final, he was spotted in California’s SoFi Stadium on Friday, July 10, as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 as part of their run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Brad Pitt cuddled up with girlfriend Ines de Ramon during a visit to the French Open. The couple made a rare public appearance on Saturday, June 6, to watch Mirra Andreeva secure the first Grand Slam title of her tennis career with a 6-3, 6-3, win over Maja Chwalińska in the women’s singles final on also showed Pitt, who first sparked romance rumors with de Ramon, 33, in November 2022, placing a hand atop his partners’.
The PDA flowed over in Damon’s corner on Sunday as Barroso, 49, was seen leaning into her husband as he held an arm around her waist. Prior to the game starting, the couple, who married in December 2005 and share four daughters together, posed on the red carpet together. Why 'The Big Bang Theory' Star Jim Parsons Says He Wouldn't Do the Show Again
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