Welsh actor Anthony Hopkins sparked debate among online followers after sharing a photograph of himself wearing an England football shirt on social media.
The post came before the World Cup match on July 5, 2026.
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Hopkins, who was born in Port Talbot, Wales, posed alongside his wife, Stella Arroyave, who wore a Mexico jersey despite her Colombian heritage.
The couple stood together representing both competing teams before England defeated Mexico 3-2 to advance to the quarter-finals.
The Oscar-winning actor displayed an inquisitive expression next to his wife in the image.
"We're all winners… ⚽️ #worldcup2026" wrote Hopkins.
The light-hearted upload quickly drew attention from football fans in Wales, where Hopkins is highly celebrated.
The image divided his followers, leading some to question why a prominent Welsh star chose to wear the Three Lions jersey.
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"Anthony Hopkins is Welsh, not English," said one commenter.
"What are you doing????? You are Welsh," added another.
While some users criticized the jersey choice, others defended the actor by noting he was simply enjoying the sporting event.
Hopkins has spent a significant portion of his six-decade acting career in Hollywood.
Although he rarely discusses his football allegiances publicly, he has frequently expressed pride regarding his upbringing in Port Talbot.
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The post gave no indication that he was renouncing his Welsh identity.
