Myles Garrett and Chloe Kim Showed Up for Spain-Belgium at the World Cup. Here’s Who Else Was There.

The World Cup quarterfinals in Los Angeles brought out a crowd that went beyond the usual soccer diehards. Spain edged Belgium 2-1 on a late header from Mikel Merino, his second straight game-winning goal in the knockout stage. But the real talking point among casual fans might be who was sitting in the stands.

Myles Garrett was there. So was Chloe Kim. The two were spotted next to each other at the match, and the clip from FOX Sports quickly made the rounds. Bijan Robinson, the Atlanta Falcons running back, was seated right next to Garrett. It’s not every day you see an NFL star, an Olympic snowboarder, and a top Falcons back sharing a row at a World Cup game, but here we are.

Garrett’s New Home

Garrett has a pretty good reason to be in LA these days. He was traded to the Rams this offseason, and training camp is right around the corner. Hanging out at a World Cup game beats sitting in an empty apartment, I guess. He looked relaxed, which is more than you can say for most of the players on the field during that match.

It’s worth noting that celebrity sightings at major sporting events are basically a sport of their own now. The World Cup in the US has drawn actors, musicians, and athletes from other leagues all tournament. But the Garrett-Kim-Bijan trio stood out because it was so random. No obvious connection. Just three elite athletes enjoying a soccer game.

What’s Next for Spain

Spain will face France in the semifinals on Tuesday. That’s a heavyweight matchup no matter how you slice it. Merino’s heroics have kept them alive, but France is a different beast. The rest of the bracket includes Norway vs. England in the quarterfinals, and Argentina vs. Switzerland. The winner of those two matches will meet in the other semifinal.

The final is set for July 19. If Garrett shows up for that one too, expect another round of photos and speculation about whether he’s just a soccer fan or scouting a new sport. Probably just a fan, though. The man has enough on his plate getting ready for the NFL season.

Either way, it’s a good reminder that the World Cup is more than just a soccer tournament. It’s where athletes from other sports go to remember what it’s like to be a fan.