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Spain and Argentina are battling for World Cup glory ... but the stars in the stands are putting on a show of their own.

A ridiculous number of famous faces packed MetLife Stadium for Sunday's FIFA World Cup final -- so be sure to click through the gallery to see who scored the hottest ticket in town.

President Trump, Tom Cruise, and Mick Jagger were among the heavy hitters in attendance ... while Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner joined David and Victoria Beckham in turning the championship match into one massive celebrity hangout.

Post Malone and Swae Lee even got the party started with a pregame performance before the action kicked off on the field.

Rising boxer Hannah Rapp is dead after police say an alleged road rage driver deliberately backed his vehicle into her while she was riding her bicycle in Texas.

According to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office, Rapp was killed Saturday after authorities say Charles Medina passed her before stopping his vehicle and intentionally reversing, striking Rapp.

Medina was later arrested and charged with manslaughter.

Late NBA pioneer Jason Collins was honored at the 2026 ESPYs ... and his twin brother, Jarron -- who accepted an award on his behalf -- tells TMZ Sports the moment was truly humbling.

Jason passed away earlier this year from an aggressive form of brain cancer ... and was recognized on Wednesday for his contributions to the league ... most notably, becoming the first openly gay active player in major pro sports.

After a video documented his groundbreaking announcement in 2013, it then pivoted to his brave health battle ... and the impact he left behind.

Dana White says Conor McGregor will have to go through surgery and extensive physical therapy because of his knee injury ... which will at least give him time to think about his future.

We caught up with the UFC President and CEO at Fanatics Fest 2026 in New York City Saturday ... and we had to ask him about Conor's recent loss by TKO to Max Holloway after a knee injury ended the brawl.

Dana says he's talked to Conor recently ... and the fighter is obviously sad and frustrated about how his comeback ended.

Kyle Busch's 11-year-old son is doing his dad's legacy justice ... because he just won his first race since the NASCAR legend passed away.

Brexton Busch -- the eldest of Kyle and Samantha Busch's two kids -- competed in several events at Oklahoma’s Port City Raceway dirt track Friday ... and won the restricted micro sprint class division, according to the trade publication Motorsport.

Samantha posted about Brexton's victory on Instagram Saturday afternoon ... sharing scenes from the track.

Shaquille O'Neal's doling out some karma to Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce ... poking fun at the pair for leaving him off their wedding guest list.

The former NBA star appeared at Fanatics Fest 2026 -- an all-weekend affair featuring some of the biggest names in sports -- in New York City on Friday ... where PEOPLE asked him if he got the invite to the pair's star-studded Madison Square Garden nuptials.

Shaq said he wasn't ... before offering a joking, "Thanks, Taylor. Thanks, Travis."

'Real Housewives of Atlanta' alum Kim Zolciak is no longer at risk of being thrown behind bars ... 'cause she coughed up the money she owed to a court-appointed guardian in her bitter divorce ... TMZ has learned.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a Georgia judge ordered Kim to cough up $2,535 in unpaid fees owed to the guardian ad litem assigned in her divorce case with Kroy Biermann.

The judge previously had the guardian interview Kim, Kroy, and their four minor kids to reach a determination on custody issues in the case.

Tom Brady's beef with Logan Paul exploded onstage at Friday's Fanatics Fest 2026 when the retired NFL great smacked the WWE star/YouTuber in the head ... but was it all staged?

You be the judge ... In a video posted online, Tom comes face-to-face with Logan in front of a crowd of people recording them using cell-phone cameras. 

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns is standing nearby as Tom and Logan engage in a heated argument.

Champ-champ status is about the only thing Kamaru Usman hasn't accomplished in the UFC, and that may not be the case for long ... if the former welterweight king has his way!

The Nigerian Nightmare -- who ruled the 170 lb. division for years -- is moving up to middleweight for a scrap with fellow former champ, Dricus Du Plessis, at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City ... and Usman chopped it up with Babcock before the bout, and opened up about the prospects of fighting for the title, with a win.

"'It's a big guy. It's a big name. And that's kind of what I want. I understand that at this stage, it's a blessing for one, just to be able to compete and entertain the masses, but also to be in a position to still potentially get gold again," Usman told us.

Stefon Diggs’ male sexual assault accuser is firing back at claims that his lawsuit against the NFL star is a cash grab.

Christopher Griffith spoke to TMZ on Friday about his ongoing battle with Stefon … and the fact that Cardi B jumped into the drama by slamming Christopher on social media this week. 

Stefon’s accuser claimed he ended up in court with Stefon due to his “refusal to tell the truth.” 

Driving to the stadium is sooo the 2022 World Cup!

If you've got a spare milly burning a hole in your pocket, and you're interested in travelling and partying in style, Medium Rare is selling the most ridiculous 7-figure World Cup party package we've seen!

You and nine of your closest (very rich) friends get access to Sports Illustrated S.I. Beyond The Pitch at Cipriani Wall Street on Saturday -- a party hosted by none other than 50 Cent and Diplo -- the night before the big game.

Don't consume too many adult beverages, 'cause Sunday's a big day.

Conor McGregor is clearing the air on his UFC 329 injury ... shutting down all the talk he was already dealing with something before the fight -- but once he's healthy, he wants to complete the trilogy with Max Holloway.

Notorious went on a bit of an X spree on Friday ... where he directly spoke with fans about a number of topics surrounding last weekend's devastating collapse.

The biggest takeaway?? McGregor denied he was already hurt before stepping into the Octagon ... and explained what happened in one video that has been dissected by the masses -- his apparent struggle to take his shoes off before the bout.

Adam Sandler had a pressing question for the Nantucket Police Department after touching down on the island after officiating Taylor Swift's wedding ... asking where he could play basketball outside ... and cops just released audio from his funny call.

The comedian called up NPD on the non-emergency line on July 5, saying ... "Hi, I'm visiting your island right now and I was wondering if you could answer a question. I like to play basketball. Is there any outdoor courts where people play?"

The dispatcher takes the request seriously, thinking about it at first, and then tells Adam there's only one possible option and provides him with the information.

Donna Kelce's painting the town green ... hanging out with some pals in North Carolina while wearing a brightly colored wig ... and the photos look fun!!!

The Kelce matriarch says the crew hit "Bingo Loco" in Clayton, North Carolina ... and they certainly went loco with their ensembles -- stunning in brightly colored glasses and wigs during their fun-filled evening out.

Green, blue, violet ... not just the colors of the rainbow, but the colors of these ladies' wigs .... with Donna and her pals turning heads as they all flashed huge grins.

TIME100 Sports Gala just got 100 times cooler ... as some of the biggest names in sports rolled into New York -- with one hoops legend arriving like royalty.

The red carpet took place in NYC on Thursday night ... and, as you can imagine, the biggest man in the room -- maybe literally -- was none other than LeBron James!

He and Savannah pulled up to the gala yesterday like a pair of smooth operators ... dressed in simple, bold black.

Of course, they weren't the only ones making a bang from the NBA world ... new champ and finals MVP Jalen Brunson was there with his wife Ali, regular season MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg were all there, too!

Rob Gronkowski's gonna need a few showers after his Fanatics Fest appearance on Thursday ... 'cause his buddy Tom Brady dunked him in a tank full of Raising Cane's sauce!!

The wild moment happened at the popular chicken giant's Fan Zone event ... where a bunch of fans crowded around the GOAT to watch him plunge his former favorite target into 500 gallons of signature sauce.

It turns out Brady had one more highlight in him ... as he threw a perfect spiral at the target, sending Gronk into a dunk tank filled to the brim with the delicious condiment.