'Hope' Jung Ho-yeon makes surprise appearance in World Cup final.. First Korean actor [Star Issue]

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Model and actor Jung Ho-yeon made a surprise appearance at the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup final.

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina was held on the 20th (Korean time) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.

On that day, Jung Ho-yeon appeared at a trophy unveiling event held before the match kickoff. As an ambassador for the luxury brand Louis Vuitton, she walked the stadium alongside Carlos Alcaraz, a world-renowned Spanish tennis star.

The two personally presented the Louis Vuitton trophy trunk case in which the FIFA World Cup championship trophy is kept, signaling the start of the final match.

Previously, Jung Ho-yeon gained global recognition through the Netflix original series 'Squid Game'. In Na Hong-jin's latest film 'Hope' (HOPE), released on the 15th, she portrayed Sung-ae, a police officer in the fictional village of Hopori, delivering an intense performance without holding back. This role further solidified her strong impression on global audiences as she reached the final stage.

Following the first half, the halftime show was held for the first time in World Cup history. The performance featured BTS as headliners, sharing the stage with Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber.

Meanwhile, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to win the final match on that day.

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