Mohanlal watches France vs Spain World Cup semi-final in Dallas with wife
A longtime Lionel Messi and Argentina supporter, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was spotted at the France vs Spain World Cup semi-final in Texas, days after attending Argentina's quarter-final victory over Switzerland.
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was among the thousands of football fans at Dallas Stadium as France took on Spain in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on July 14. Spain won the game by 2-0 and advanced to the finals.
Photos and videos from the stadium showed the actor enjoying the high-profile clash from the stands alongside his wife, Suchitra. Mohanlal was seen sporting a red T-shirt paired with matching sunglasses and a white cap, with many fans speculating that he was rooting for Spain in the European heavyweight contest.
The France vs Spain encounter was one of the biggest fixtures of the tournament, pitting the 2018 world champions against the reigning European champions. France entered the match with the tournament's most prolific attack, led by Kylian Mbappe, while Spain arrived with one of the best defensive records in the competition.
This was not Mohanlal's first appearance at the ongoing World Cup. The actor had also attended Argentina's quarter-final match against Switzerland, where Lionel Messi's side secured a place in the last four.
In the past, Mohanlal has never hidden his admiration for Messi. The Malayalam superstar is a longtime fan of the Argentine captain and has often expressed his support for both the football icon and the Argentina national team. Messi is also the only sportsperson Mohanlal follows on Instagram, reflecting the actor's enduring admiration for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
With Spain having booked their place in the final after defeating France 2-0, all eyes are now on the second semi-final between Argentina and England, which will determine the other finalist. The winner of that contest will face Spain in Sunday's title clash.
Mohanlal's appearance at the World Cup is hardly surprising given his long-standing love for football. The actor has often spoken about his admiration for the sport and has regularly followed major international tournaments over the years, making time to watch marquee matches whenever his schedule permits.
On the work front, Mohanlal was last seen in Drishyam 3 and Patriot. Apart from these, the actor has several films featuring him in cameo appearances slated for release this year. He will be seen in his daughter Vismaya Mohanlal's debut film Thudakkam, Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, and more.
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was among the thousands of football fans at Dallas Stadium as France took on Spain in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on July 14. Spain won the game by 2-0 and advanced to the finals.
Photos and videos from the stadium showed the actor enjoying the high-profile clash from the stands alongside his wife, Suchitra. Mohanlal was seen sporting a red T-shirt paired with matching sunglasses and a white cap, with many fans speculating that he was rooting for Spain in the European heavyweight contest.
The France vs Spain encounter was one of the biggest fixtures of the tournament, pitting the 2018 world champions against the reigning European champions. France entered the match with the tournament's most prolific attack, led by Kylian Mbappe, while Spain arrived with one of the best defensive records in the competition.
This was not Mohanlal's first appearance at the ongoing World Cup. The actor had also attended Argentina's quarter-final match against Switzerland, where Lionel Messi's side secured a place in the last four.
In the past, Mohanlal has never hidden his admiration for Messi. The Malayalam superstar is a longtime fan of the Argentine captain and has often expressed his support for both the football icon and the Argentina national team. Messi is also the only sportsperson Mohanlal follows on Instagram, reflecting the actor's enduring admiration for the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
With Spain having booked their place in the final after defeating France 2-0, all eyes are now on the second semi-final between Argentina and England, which will determine the other finalist. The winner of that contest will face Spain in Sunday's title clash.
Mohanlal's appearance at the World Cup is hardly surprising given his long-standing love for football. The actor has often spoken about his admiration for the sport and has regularly followed major international tournaments over the years, making time to watch marquee matches whenever his schedule permits.
On the work front, Mohanlal was last seen in Drishyam 3 and Patriot. Apart from these, the actor has several films featuring him in cameo appearances slated for release this year. He will be seen in his daughter Vismaya Mohanlal's debut film Thudakkam, Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, and more.
