James Wilkie Broderick is making his 2026 World Cup loyalties crystal clear. Following Argentina’s dramatic semifinal victory over England, the 23-year-old actor celebrated the reigning champions’ return to the final.
Broderick took to social media to share an enthusiastic selfie wearing a sky-blue-and-white jersey. Sporting Lionel Messi’s iconic No. 10 shirt, he cheered on La Albiceleste ahead of their highly anticipated showdown with Spain.
A Rising Career in Entertainment
The viral post arrives during a busy season for Broderick, who is actively establishing his own footprint in the entertainment industry. Boasting over 31,000 followers on Instagram, he is successfully following his famous parents into the spotlight.
Earlier this summer, Broderick made his modeling debut in a campaign photographed by Brad Walsh Abdallah. He is also taking the stage in the off-Broadway production of This Lime Tree Bower, playing the character Joe in Christopher Ryan’s adaptation of Conor McPherson’s acclaimed 1995 play.
Acting Alongside Hollywood Royalty
His father, Matthew Broderick, remains one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors. His decades-long career includes iconic roles in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Producers, and voicing adult Simba in Disney’s The Lion King.
The father-son duo briefly shared the screen last year. James landed a guest-starring role on CBS’s Elsbeth, appearing alongside Matthew during his guest stint on the procedural.
Forging an Independent Path
While both his parents are industry veterans, Sarah Jessica Parker has been vocal about wanting her children to build independent, self-sustaining lives. The couple also shares 17-year-old twin daughters, Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwel.
Speaking to E! News last year, Parker expressed her hope that her kids pursue “exciting and challenging” work. She emphasized the importance of them being “able to ultimately take care of themselves, support themselves – emotionally, financially – and that they can be in the world and be a reliable person to themselves and to other people.”
Argentina’s Dramatic Road to the Final
Broderick has plenty to celebrate on the pitch. Argentina punched its ticket to the World Cup final by producing one of the tournament’s most thrilling comebacks.
Trailing England late in their match, Enzo Fernández fired a crucial equalizer in the 85th minute. In stoppage time, Messi delivered a flawless cross to Lautaro Martínez, who headed the ball home to seal a 2-1 victory.
The defending champions now advance to Sunday’s highly anticipated final against Spain. Fans worldwide are gearing up for a marquee clash between veteran superstar Messi and Spain’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal.
