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Huge crowds of England supporters have descended on Atlanta for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina, including music superstars and sport legends.
England and Manchester United legend Sir David Beckham is once again at the game alongside Lady Victoria and their children, Romeo and Harper, Cruz and his partner, Jackie Apostel.
Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger was also spotted in the crowd, along with One Direction star Louis Tomlinson and Tauheed Epps, the American Rapper known as 2 Chainz.
And FIFA President Gianni Infantino was seen sitting with English Football Association President Debbie Hewitt
Beckham is enjoying 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/Erik S. Lesser)
The winner of Wednesday’s match will face Spain in the World Cup final set for 19 July at 8pm BST (3pm ET).
Fans expressed a cautious optimism ahead of the game, though many admitted to significant apprehension regarding the formidable presence of Lionel Messi.
Thousands of Three Lions fans have descended upon the US city, anticipating a high-stakes clash against the defending champions.
The air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Stadium is hosting the encounter between these old rivals.
At home, supporters are flocking to bars and fan zones to watch the match – with pubs expecting to sell six million extra pints on Wednesday.
Record producer and rapper Jermaine Dupri during halftime (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters)FIFA President Gianni Infantino and English Football Association President Debbie Hewitt (right) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match at the Atlanta Stadium (Nick Potts/PA Wire)
