Sofía Vergara Reveals Her Biggest World Cup Dilemma: ‘A Little Bit of a Struggle’

Sofía Vergara is looking forward to a busy summer centered on the FIFA World Cup, family gatherings, and cheering for Colombia as the tournament unfolds across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The actress has been building excitement for the event, including appearing in a Telemundo commercial with Owen Wilson. For Vergara, the World Cup is both a celebration of national pride and a chance to spend more time with relatives while watching matches together.

Vergara said the tournament has brought both joy and unexpected complications, especially when it comes to family tickets. She explained that while the World Cup creates opportunities for everyone to gather, it also makes it difficult to decide which relatives can attend the matches in person. “It’s been good and bad,” she said, noting that family members will be able to come together to eat, socialize, and enjoy the experience, but not everyone will be able to get into the games.

The Barranquilla-born star, 53, already knows she will be at several major matches. She plans to attend Colombia’s first game on U.S. soil in Los Angeles on June 12 and will also be present for the World Cup final outside New York on July 19. She expects to attend additional matches in New York during the tournament as well. With so many loved ones hoping to join her, Vergara said choosing who gets tickets has become one of the toughest parts of the experience, though she described it as a fun challenge.

Adding to the excitement, Vergara said her longtime friend and fellow Colombian superstar Shakira is scheduled to perform during the World Cup final halftime show. Vergara revealed that Shakira texted her recently and asked whether she would be in Los Angeles for the games. She said she is eager to watch the performance and expects Shakira to deliver a major show. For Vergara, the combination of soccer and one of Colombia’s biggest music stars makes the final even more special.

When she is not at the stadium, Vergara plans to enjoy the World Cup at home with family. She described the ideal game-day setting as having good food, music, drinks, and plenty of time with loved ones. She said family gatherings are part of what makes the tournament meaningful, even if they sometimes come with arguing, complaining, and lively debate. For Vergara, that energy is part of the fun.

As the tournament approaches, Vergara is embracing the excitement with a mix of pride, anticipation, and family-centered celebrations. Whether in the stands or at home, she plans to make the World Cup a memorable summer experience filled with soccer and Colombian spirit.