Blake Lively Attends World Cup 2026 After Missing Taylor Swift Wedding

Blake Lively Makes First Public Appearance After Missing Taylor Swift’s WeddingBlake Lively is keeping her eye on the ball. The Gossip Girl alum stepped out at the 2026 World Cup Final July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, weeks after skipping out on longtime friend Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce. In a photo uploaded to her Instagram Stories July 19, Lively was all smiles as she posed for a selfie with friends. For the occasion, the 38-year-old repped Argentina—who lost 0-1 to Spain in the nail-biting match—donning blue jeans and a white tank top, which she pared with a blue and white striped button up, the colors of Argentina’s flag. To top off her game day look, the Age of Adeline star wore layered blue necklaces and matching sunglasses. She attended the epic match with Kendall Glazer, Libby Glazer and Emma Gray. Lively’s outing serves as her first public appearance since her and husband Ryan Reynolds' noticeable absence from Swift and Kelce’s July 3 nuptials at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where the couple hosted 1,000 attendees.Considering Swift noted that her ceremony would be “huge” during her appearance on The Graham Norton Show last October, adding that she’d be inviting “anyone I’ve ever talked to,” Lively and Reynolds’ absence came as a shock to fans. However, fans began to speculate the A Simple Favor actress and “Style” hitmaker’s friendship had become strained after text messages between the two in December 2024 were unsealed as part of Lively’s court case against Justin Baldoni.Instagram/Blake LivelySwift—who is godmother to Lively and Reynolds' 4 kids—wrote to Blake at the time, "It feels awful to be in any way critical of any way you process what you've been going through but I just kinda miss my funny, dark, normal-speaking friend who talks to me as herself.” Though Lively and Reynolds were no-shows at Swift and Kelce’s massive wedding, there wasn’t another blank space in the house as stars like Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Zoë Kravitz came together to witness their vows in a ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler. The bride and groom, who both wore custom Christian Dior for their white veil occasion, opted not to have bridesmaids and groomsmen. Instead, Swift’s younger brother Austin Swift served as her Man of Honor, while Kelce’s brother Jason Kelce stood in as his Best Man.Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Sony PicturesThough they have yet to share their own photos from the big day, many of their guests have spoken out about what made the event so enchanting. “The ceremony was great, moving. Adam Sandler, funny and touching,” Good Morning America’s George Stephanopoulos shared in a statement to ABC News July 4. “Vows, everything you would hope for, real, vulnerable, serious and silly. Deeply loving. Who knew that a wedding in Madison Square Garden could be so intimate?” For more stars who attended Swift and Kelce’s wedding, read on…Instagram/KeshaAnya Taylor-Joy & KeshaThe stars coordinated in stunning black dresses for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 3, 2026, wedding.InstagramJessica Alba & Danny RamirezOver 10 years after starring in the "Bad Blood" music video, Alba proved she still has mad love for Swift, attending the ceremony with her boyfriend. Laurie Zanoletti/InstagramBrad Pitt & Ines de RamonAfter joining the Kelce's for an episode of New Heights, the Oscar winner and the jewelry designer brought their own love story to the festivities.Fernando Ramales / BACKGRIDDakota JohnsonCome here, dressed in black now, the actress rocked an asymmetrical look for the wedding of the century.Instagram/Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes & Brittany MahomesThe Chiefs QB and his wife shared a photo on the way to see Kelce and Swift reach the endzone in their relationship.TheImageDirect.comZoë KravitzBest believe Swift's longtime friend—and collaborator on "Lavender Haze"—was bejeweled in a mini dress and strappy heels for the soirée. However, her plus-one was a blank space, since her fiancé Harry Styles (also Swift's ex) performed on London on July 3.Instagram/Julian EdelmanJulian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski & Camille Kostek"One hell of a (love) story," Edelman wrote on social media while attending the bash with his fellow Patriots alum and Gronk's longtime girlfriend. "Congrats to Taylor and Travis Unbelievable day celebrating two incredible people."InstagramGabriella Brooks & Liam HemsworthBrooks—who also dated Swift's ex Matty Healy—wrote on Instagram, "The night of our lives. Congratulations T[heart]T you are a match made in heaven." TheStewartofNY/GC ImagesCamila CabelloThe "Havana" singer—who opened for Swift's Reputation tour—was burning red in her deep V dress for the affair at Madison Square Garden. Instagram/Dimitris GiannetosGigi HadidSwift's longtime bestie looked so gorgeous as she strutted into Madison Square Garden donning a breathtaking pink gown and bombshell hair. TheStewartofNY/GC ImagesKarlie Kloss & Joshua KushnerNo bad blood here. The former bestie of Swift proved that some hatchets can be buried as she stepped out with her husband for the wedding. Fernando Ramales / BACKGRIDEd Sheeran & Cherry SeabornAfter the storm, something was indeed born on the Fourth of July for both Sheeran and Seaborn, as well as Swift and Kelce, who will tie the knot July 3. Roy Rochlin/Getty ImagesHugh Grant & Anna Elisabet EbersteinAfter attending the Eras Tour, the actor and his wife showed their love, actually, for Swift and Kelce.Instagram/Selena GomezSelena Gomez & Benny BlancoThe "Love You Like a Love Song" singer and music producer couldn't keep their hands to themselves as their celebrated her BFF's wedding to Kelce.REUTERS/Carlos BarriaJimmy FallonOne for the money, two for the show—the late night host wasn't going to be a no-show for this one.BACKGRIDMachine Gun Kelly The rapper, who has bonded with Kelce over their shared Ohio hometown, kept it 100 in his signature style. Roy Rochlin/Getty ImagesJason SudeikisThe Ted Lasso star—whose ex Olivia Wilde went on to date Swift's ex Harry Styles, fun fact—was in a rush to the main event as he was seen hustling through midtown Manhattan. BACKGRIDMaren MorrisShe's got class all over her. The country singer—who appeared on the re-recording of Swift's Fearless album—sported a little black dress. NYC / BACKGRIDGigi HadidFor the model, it felt like a perfect night to dress up in a sparkling pink 'fit and watch her BFF get married. TheStewartofNY/GC ImagesBradley CooperA simple tux never goes out of style for a wedding. The Silver Linings Playbook star was dressed to impress in the West Village. BACKGRIDKelsea Ballerini And we could tell you, Ballerini opted for green. The country star and longtime fan of Swift stepped out for the wedding. BACKGRIDMiranda Lambert & Brendan McLoughlinQuite the high profile date night. The "Drunk" singer headed to MSG alongside her husband. Aeon/GC ImagesAbigail AndersonBesties with Swift since the singer sat in class next to a red-head named Abigail, a gilded Anderson attended with husband Charles Berard.InstagramVanessa BryantKobe Bryant's widow—who has been close to Swift for years—needed no assist to pull off the perfect look, rocking a dress featuring a sweetheart neckline to celebrate the newlywed sweethearts.Natalia Bryant/InstagramNatalia BryantThe oldest daughter of Kobe and Vanessa Bryant also attended the star-studded nuptials, stepping out in a blue Badgley Mischka gown.InstagramNikki GlaserThe comedian—who confessed she spent nearly $100,000 to see 22 Eras Tour shows—had her wildest dreams come true seeing Swift say "I do."Instagram/Kimberly Williams PaisleyBrad Paisley, Kimberly Williams Paisley, Seth Meyers & Alexi AsheThe celeb couples enjoyed a double date at the wedding of the year.Aeon/GC ImagesTree PaineSwift's longtime publicist stunned in an off-the-shoulder neutral-hued gown. USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectBenson BooneThe singer came ready to see all the beautiful things at Swift and Kelce's nuptials.InstagramMelanie Nyema, Shayna Steele, Jeslyn Gorman, Kamilah Marshall & Eliotte NicoleSwift's backup dancers and singers banded together for the gorgeous occasion. Nicole captioned her post, "The Love Story of the ages has its happy ending."For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App