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Actress Jung Ho Yeon made a surprise appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
On July 19 (local time), a spectacular pre-match ceremony was held ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States.
Ahead of kickoff at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on July 19 (local time), Jung Ho Yeon took part in the Trophy Trunk ceremony with Spanish tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz. The pair carried the Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk onto the pitch, unveiling the FIFA World Cup Trophy.

Jung Ho Yeon appeared at the ceremony as a global ambassador for Louis Vuitton, becoming the first Korean actor to take part in an official event at a FIFA World Cup final. Although BTS had previously been announced as the performers at the halftime show, Jung Ho Yeon's appearance had been kept under wraps, making her surprise participation one of the event's standout moments.
Source: Maeil Business Newspaper
