Javier Bardem Cheers for Spain at the World Cup Finals

A Famous Face at the Big Game

Javier Bardem is a very well-known movie star (think of "A-Listers" as the biggest celebrities in the world). He is one of the famous people attending the World Cup Finals at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Unlike some other celebrities who might just be there for fun, it is very clear who Bardem is cheering for: Team Spain!

• Bardem was born in the Canary Islands (a group of Spanish islands).
• He showed up to the match wearing a Spain soccer jersey (that’s the shirt players wear).
• His jersey had the number "26" on the front.

Bardem’s World Cup Journey

This is not the first time Bardem has watched Spain play in this World Cup. He has been a super fan throughout the tournament:

1. He went to the round of 32 match (an early elimination round with 32 teams left).
2. He went to the quarterfinals (a round with 8 teams left).
3. He went to the semifinals (a round with 4 teams left).

His wife, actress Penélope Cruz, joined him at:

• The quarterfinals
• The round of 32 match

Important Point: At the round of 32 match, cameras also spotted the couple sitting in the stands with singer Rosalía!

A Private but Famous Couple

Bardem and Cruz are two of Spain’s most famous celebrities, but they like to keep their lives private.

Here is their simple love story:

• They met in 1992 while filming a movie called Jamón Jamón.
• They didn’t start dating until 2007.
• They got married in 2010.
• They have two kids:
  • Son Leo (born 2011)
  • Daughter Luna (born 2013)

What Bardem Says About His Wife

In May, Bardem spoke sweetly about Cruz in an interview with Vanity Fair (a famous magazine).

He said:

• "She’s a woman I’m so blessed by having had the chance to be at the same time, in the same place, in life."
• He believes it is important to respect, support, and admire your partner.
• He called Penélope an amazing, beautiful, good human being.
• He said after many years, he has "not seen a hint of malice in her" (meaning she is never mean or nasty).

He also joked:

"On top of that, she’s amazingly fucking beautiful! When I see her being photographed on some magazines, I go, Is that my wife? Jesus, is it? It must be!"

Is Cruz at the Finals?

We don’t know if Cruz is joining Bardem at the finals today.

• She was not seen in the photos of celebrities arriving on the gold carpet (a special red-carpet-like entrance for famous guests).

Summary

Javier Bardem, a famous Spanish actor, is proudly supporting Team Spain at the World Cup Finals in a Spain jersey. He has attended several Spain matches this tournament, often with his wife Penélope Cruz and even singer Rosalía. The couple met in 1992, married in 2010, and have two children. Bardem recently praised Cruz as a kind and beautiful person. It is unclear if Cruz made it to the finals today since she wasn’t pictured arriving.

FAQ

1. Who is Javier Bardem?
He is a famous Spanish movie actor (an "A-Lister") born in the Canary Islands.

2. Which team is Bardem supporting at the World Cup?
He is clearly supporting Team Spain, and he wore a Spain jersey with "26" on it.

3. Did Penélope Cruz go to the finals with him?
We don’t know. She was not seen arriving on the gold carpet, so it is unclear if she is there.

4. Who else was spotted with the couple?
Singer Rosalía was seen with them at the round of 32 match.

5. How did Bardem and Cruz meet?
They met in 1992 while filming a movie called Jamón Jamón, but they only started dating in 2007 and married in 2010.