BBC viewers were left in disbelief after spotting former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson in the crowd during England's dramatic World Cup semi-final against Argentina. As the camera panned to capture live reactions, Tomlinson was seen wearing an England shirt, cheering on the Three Lions.
Fans React on Social Media
Taking to social media, fans rushed to share their excitement. One person wrote: "WAS THAT LOUIS TOMLINSON IN THE AUDIENCE. IT WAAASSSSS AAAAA." Another commented: "Louis Tomlinson is there. Oh my god." A third added: "LOUIS TOMLINSON SPOTTED AT THE #WorldCup." One fan expressed: "Louis Tomlinson blessing our screens at the England game tonight was everything I needed." While another said: "I'm already satisfied with the match cause I saw Louis Tomlinson in the crowd #WorldCup #England."
Other Celebrities in Attendance
Tomlinson was not the only famous face in the audience. Rolling Stones icon Mick Jagger was also present to support the England squad, according to reports from the Mirror.
Anthem Jeering Controversy
During the match, Argentina supporters sparked fury among viewers after they were heard jeering throughout England's national anthem before kick-off. However, England fans responded with their own chorus of boos.
Tuchel-Bellingham Exchange
Recently, England manager Thomas Tuchel faced criticism for his post-match remarks following a 2-1 win over Norway, where he offered technical critiques of England's performance. When a reporter asked Jude Bellingham about his manager's comments, Bellingham responded: "Yeah, well... whatever. Whatever. It's difficult out there. It's a tough shift."
Addressing the exchange, Tuchel told The Guardian that there are no tensions between them. He explained: "Our comments come from the same place – from being competitive and having the edge when competition is on. He [Bellingham] was just confronted with a critique of my side. I [also] called him a world-class player. I said he had world-class actions again to decide the match. I said the mentality is outstanding of this team. All of that was not part of the question. I would maybe also bite back when I come from 120 minutes, score two goals and give literally everything that is in my body. It's just a very normal reaction for a player of his mindset. So no problem."
World Cup Final Details
The World Cup final is scheduled to air on Sunday, July 19, on BBC One from 8pm.
