Cinema VinesFormer adult‑film actress Mia Khalifa made headlines after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, claiming a $1.65 million windfall from a bet on Spain’s victory over Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New York. The match, held on Sunday, saw the Spanish side secure their second world title, adding $51 million in prize money to the national team’s coffers.
Khalifa, who posted a carousel of images on Instagram, showed herself in a Lamine Yamal jersey cheering for the hosts. In the second photo, she revealed she had wagered $1 million on Spain at odds of 1.65, a bet that paid off when the Catalan club’s star Ferran Torres scored in extra time to clinch the win.
While Khalifa’s win made headlines, the stadium was also filled with other high‑profile figures. Hollywood actors Matt Damon and Javier Bardem were in attendance, the former arriving with his wife Luciana Barroso Damon and the latter sporting a Spanish jersey. The event also featured a historic halftime show, headlined by Madonna and followed by BTS performing “Dynamite.”
In her caption, Khalifa joked about her lack of Spanish heritage, writing, “Believed and won big… so proud of my home country Spain (not a drop of Spanish blood in me).” The post highlighted her excitement and the thrill of watching Spain lift the trophy for the first time in 16 years.
