Giannis Antetokounmpo shares World Cup experience after Argentina-England match

Giannis Antetokounmpo attended Argentina's 2-1 victory over England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday, July 16, 2026. The Miami Heat forward shared a photo on Instagram with his wife, Mariah, captioned: "Dad, I just went to a World Cup match."

What happened at the World Cup match?

Antetokounmpo was spotted at the game in Atlanta, where Argentina advanced to the final. Earlier in the day, he watched Spain defeat France 2-0 at Brewhouse Cafe. Argentina will face Spain in the final on Sunday in New Jersey.

Why is this significant for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

The Greek Freak is a well-known soccer fan. He grew up playing the sport in Greece and comes from a soccer family. His father, Charles, played professionally in Nigeria, and his brother Francis currently plays there. Antetokounmpo also owns stakes in Nashville SC (MLS) and Chelsea Women (WSL).

What's next for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Antetokounmpo is preparing for his first season with the Miami Heat after 13 years with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Heat are actively building around him, Andrew Wiggins, and Bam Adebayo. They are also pursuing LeBron James in free agency. Antetokounmpo once joked he would have played in the Premier League if he wasn't 6-foot-11.