Stella Artois creates epic slow-mo 'Celebration' for World Cup campaign — VOTE NOW

Rick Suter, USA TODAYTue, June 30, 2026 at 2:59 PM UTC

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Stella Artois decelerates the celebrations in the brand's 2026 World Cup campaign, taking a slow-mo approach to the fandom surrounding the global event.

The commercial, titled “Celebration," turns the spotlight on the local bar atmosphere, where match day vibes elevate the experience in glass-raising victory.

It's not a party until someone spills something, indeed.

Glorious splashes and splatters of Stella Artois set the stage while Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling In Love" connects the fans, the game, and the passion, highlighting the World Cup. And soccer legend David Beckham nails the cameo without spilling a drop, a grand continuation of his work as global Stella Artois brand ambassador that has included Super Bowl campaigns with his long-lost brother, "Other David"—aka Matt Damon.

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No misplaced connections this round, though, with Beckham helping to lead the World Cup charge.

“For every goal scored on the pitch, millions of fans celebrate around the world. That shared energy is what makes the World Cup unforgettable - and the most meaningful celebrations are the ones people experience together,” said Beckham.

Award-winning director Andy Fogwill was behind the lens for the commercial, with the GUT Agency taking the creative reins for the campaign.

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Beyond the finished spot, the brand's collective storytelling further connected with fans as the event kicked off, with the campaign also unveiling limited-edition Stella Artois gear and three words that would be music to plenty of fans' ears: Work. From. Bar.

The initiative places an HR-worthy spin on the work-from-home surge, encouraging fans to instead go WFB (Work From Bar) — complete with a $100k fund for them to expense their Stella Artois and Stella Artois 0.0 to the brand.

"Stella Artois' message is simple: moments of great passion deserve to be savored," said Chris Jones, VP of Marketing for Premium Brands at Anheuser-Busch. "We believe the true roar of the game is in the electric energy of fans celebrating in their local bars. That ritual of watching the game with friends is a beloved tradition, and this campaign is an open invitation for fans everywhere to elevate their celebration and honor the moments with a taste experience that’s worth it."

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