The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened in Los Angeles on June 12 with the kind of cinematic flourish that only Hollywood’s backyard could deliver. The USMNT dismantled Paraguay 4-1 in front of a star-studded crowd, and the most fitting celebrity in attendance was arguably George Lucas himself, watching from the stands as left back Antonee Robinson, nicknamed “Jedi” for his well-documented Star Wars obsession, put on a performance worthy of the moniker.
The Jedi connection and the spectacle in LA
Robinson’s nickname isn’t some lazy media creation. The Fulham defender is a genuine Star Wars devotee, and the “Jedi” tag has followed him from club football to the international stage. Having Lucas in the building while Robinson helped orchestrate a dominant opening-match win felt like a scripted crossover event.
Lucas, who was featured prominently on the broadcast cameras, seemed to enjoy the spectacle.
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