Timothée Chalamet's Pregame Meet-and-Greet with Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Steals World Cup Spotlight

Timothée Chalamet attended the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup semifinal between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, but it was a pregame encounter that generated the most buzz. The Oscar-nominated actor was seen warmly greeting the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, a moment that quickly spread across social media.

Mandatory.com reported that Chalamet "seemed visibly thrilled" as he interacted with the cheerleaders, taking time to greet each one and pose for a group photo. The actor's enthusiasm was evident, with Rolling Stone noting he became "starstruck" after meeting the squad, a reaction that amused many fans given his own A-list status.

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"seemed visibly thrilled"

Beyond the cheerleader meeting, Chalamet was also spotted in the stands with another celebrity as he watched the match. The Spun highlighted that Chalamet, a major movie star known for roles in "Dune," was supporting France during the semifinal. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, often called "America's Sweethearts," were performing at the stadium for the World Cup event.

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"starstruck"

Parade Magazine noted that the interaction "draws attention" as a viral pregame moment, contrasting the actor's usual role as the one being admired. The brief encounter underscores how even Hollywood stars can be fans, especially when faced with iconic American cultural figures like the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.

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