Javier Bardem Cheers for Spain at the World Cup Finals

A Famous Face at the Big Game

Javier Bardem is one of the famous celebrities (A-Listers) who showed up at the New York New Jersey Stadium for the World Cup Finals. But unlike some other famous people there, it was super clear who he was cheering for: Team Spain.

• Bardem was born in the Canary Islands (a part of Spain).
• He walked in wearing a Spain soccer jersey (that’s the shirt players wear) with the number "26" on the front.

Important: Bardem made his support for Spain obvious by wearing their team shirt to the finals!

Bardem’s World Cup Attendance

This was not his first time watching Spain play in this World Cup. He has been a busy fan!

• He went to the quarterfinals (a match to see who makes the top 4).
• He went to the semifinals (a match to see who makes the final two).
• At the quarterfinals and the round of 32 match (an earlier big match with 32 teams), his wife, actress Penélope Cruz, joined him.

Photo: NurPhoto // Getty Images — Bardem during the Spain vs. France semifinals.

Photo: Jean Catuffe // Getty Images — The couple arriving for the quarterfinal match.

• At the round of 32 match, cameras also saw the couple sitting with singer Rosalía.

Meet the Power Couple

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

Here is a simple timeline of their love story:

1. They first met in 1992 while filming a movie called Jamón Jamón.
2. They started dating in 2007.
3. They got married in 2010.
4. They had a son named Leo in 2011.
5. They had a daughter named Luna in 2013.

What Bardem Says About Cruz

In May, Bardem spoke sweetly about his wife 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 said it is important to respect, support, and admire your partner. He thinks Penélope is an amazing, good person with no meanness.
• He also joked, “On top of that, she’s amazingly [beautiful]! When I see her being photographed… I go, Is that my wife? Jesus, is it? It must be!”

Will Cruz Be at the Finals?

We don’t know if Cruz is at the finals with him today. She was not seen in the photos of celebrities arriving on the gold carpet (a special walkway for famous guests).

Important: Penélope Cruz was not pictured arriving at the finals, so her attendance is a mystery!

Summary

Javier Bardem is proudly supporting Spain at the World Cup Finals in a Spain jersey. He has been to several Spain matches this tournament, often with his wife Penélope Cruz and sometimes singer Rosalía. The couple met in 1992, married in 2010, and have two kids. Bardem recently shared loving words about Cruz, but it’s unknown if she joined him at the final game.

FAQ

1. Who is Javier Bardem?
He is a famous Spanish actor born in the Canary Islands and is married to actress Penélope Cruz.

2. Which team is Bardem supporting at the World Cup?
He is clearly supporting Team Spain, shown by wearing their jersey with "26" on it.

3. Did Penélope Cruz go to the finals with him?
It is not clear; she was not seen arriving on the gold carpet at the finals.

4. Who else was with them at a World Cup match?
Singer Rosalía was seen with Bardem and Cruz at the round of 32 match.

5. How many kids do Bardem and Cruz have?
They have two children: son Leo (born 2011) and daughter Luna (born 2013).