Will Ferrell made a surprise appearance at a June 19 watch party for the World Cup knockout stage match between the United States and Australia.
The “Anchorman” star sauntered into a watch party in New York City wearing a golf visor and golf shirt — the guise of the lead character, Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, in his upcoming Netflix show “The Hawk.” In the comedy series, which hits the streaming service on July 16, Ferrell plays a golf legend who chases sports immortality by winning the career Grand Slam.
A viral fan video shows Ferrell making his way through the bar and eventually leading revelers in cheers of “Hawk! Hawk! Hawk!”
Celebrities at 2026 World Cup matches – See Shakira, Katy Perry, more
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Stars are getting in on the 2026 World Cup action.
From Tom Cruise to Jay-Z and Salma Hayek, see celebrities at the matches, beginning here with actress and FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador Salma Hayek Pinault, who was seen before the Mexico and South Africa match in Mexico City, Mexico, on June 11, 2026.
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A well-known soccer fan, Ferrell became a minority shareholder in Leeds United, which plays in the Premier League, ESPN reported in 2024. He is also a longtime part-owner of Major League Soccer club LAFC.
The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee also named Ferrell a community ambassador for the event, along with celebrities Snoop Dogg and Eva Longoria, and athletes Magic Johnson, Mia Hamm, Julie Foudy, Cobi Jones, and Luka Dončić.