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Tate McRae played a special role in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup quarterfinals earlier this week.
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The Canadian pop star presented the official game ball prior to kickoff at SoFi Stadium on Friday afternoon. Spain was taking on Belgium in a quarterfinals game, with a spot in the semifinals on the line. Belgium, of course, was coming off a dominant 4-1 win over the United States in the Round of 16.
McRae was honored to present the game ball, before Spain’s big win over Belgium. Spain moved on, where they will be facing France in a highly-touted semifinals match on Tuesday.
But it was McRae who stole the show on social media. In fact, even she was impressed with her 2026 FIFA World Cup photo.
“This is the most hd photo I’ve ever seen but this was fun!!” she joked.
World Cup fans were impressed by the photo, too
The quality of picture at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is pretty impressive, whether you’re a player or a fan.
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“The hd is wild lol but this whole vibe is unmatched, looks like such a fun day,” one fan wrote.
“It’s an epic photo,” one fan added.”
Amazing camera she looks so good,” one fan added.
“What a photo,” one fan added.
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup semifinals, meanwhile, are set to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. France will be taking on Spain in the first semifinal match on Tuesday afternoon. England will then be taking on Argentina in the second semifinal match on Wednesday afternoon.
Both semifinal games will air live on FOX, with the winners advancing to the World Cup Final, set for next Sunday, July 19.
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That game will take place at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey.
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This story was originally published July 12, 2026 at 8:46 AM.