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Venus Williams serves on 2026 Met Gala red carpet. See photos

Venus Williamsis serving more than tennis on the2026 Met Galared carpet.

Williams, 45, sparkled as she arrived all smiles in a Swarovski gown. Glittering in black with silver gems across her chest and back, Williams said the look was inspired by her tennis career, with the jewels representing the winning silver plate she has on display at a museum.

Her hair is styled into a braided updo with shiny gems to add extra razzle dazzle.

She and husband Andrea Preti were arm in arm as they posed together, even snapping a selfie together before heading inside. Theyrecently tied the knot in December.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 04: Venus Williams attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City.

The sports icon is among the prestigious co-chairs for this year's event, alongsideBeyoncé,Nicole Kidman, andAnna Wintour. Speaking with USA TODAY, Williamsteasedher ensemble hours before the gala.

"Fashion is going to be on fleek," she said.

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See photos of Venus Williams at the 2026 Met Gala

Venus Williams and Andrea Preti attend the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City.

Venus Williams attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating "Costume Art" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 04, 2026 in New York City.

Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:See Venus Williams hit the 2026 Met Gala in Swarovski

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Venus Williams serves on 2026 Met Gala red carpet. See photos

Venus Williamsis serving more than tennis on the2026 Met Galared carpet. Williams, 45, sparkled as she arrived all smiles in a Swa...

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Fox Sports launches 'Miracle' World Cup ad campaign featuring USMNT

TheU.S. men's national teammight need a miracle to win theWorld Cupon home soil this summer.

In its new ad campaign for the tournament, Fox Sports imagines a world where it actually happens.

With just over a month until the World Cup kicks off, Fox launched its campaign around the 2026 World Cup, starting with a spot called "Miracle."

The ad envisions the USMNT and Brazil facing off in the final on July 19 in New Jersey. Christian Pulisic takes a last-second corner kick, leading to the tournament-clinching goal.

With the Elvis Presley song “The Impossible Dream" playing in the background, the country erupts.

The ad features cameos from several USMNT players including Pulisic, Tim Ream and Diego Luna, as well as former U.S. coach Bruce Arena. Fox Sports analysts Tom Brady and Zlatan Ibrahimović also make an appearance.

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Watch the full ad below:

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