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England's football team were playing Argentina on Wednesday night in the World Cup semi-finals.

World Cup viewers were quick to spot the familiar face in the crowd during the latest match.

Tensions were at an all-time high on Wednesday night (July 15) as BBC viewers saw the England football team try to earn a spot in the World Cup final as they went head-to-head with Argentina.

As the game began, the camera panned to the live audience who were watching the match unfold in Atlanta. However, BBC viewers were quick to notice a famous face in the crowd who was there to support the England squad.

Taking to X, one person said: "WAS THAT LOUIS TOMLINSON IN THE AUDIENCE. IT WAAASSSSS AAAAA." Another wrote: "Louis Tomlinson is there. Oh my god." Someone else commented: "LOUIS TOMLINSON SPOTTED AT THE #WorldCup"

A third shared: "Louis Tomlinson blessing our screens at the England game tonight was everything I needed." While a fourth person wrote: "I'm already satisfied with the match cause I saw Louis Tomlinson in the crowd #WorldCup #England."

The former One Direction star wasn't the only famous face who was spotted in the crowd, either, as Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger was also there to support the team.

Elsewhere during the game, Argentina fans have caused outrage with viewers as they were heard booing during England's national anthem before kick-off began, although the Three Lions supporters retaliated with boos of their own.

Recently, Thomas Tuchel came under fire for his comments made after the 2-1 match against Norway, as he made critiques on the technical side of England's performance.

When an interviewer asked Jude Bellingham what he thought of his manager's remarks, he replied: "Yeah, well... whatever. Whatever. It's difficult out there. It's a tough shift."

Discussing the comments, Thomas Tuchel told The Guardian there is no issues between them as he said: "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."

The World Cup final airs on Sunday, July 19, on BBC One from 8pm

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