Patrick Mahomes drew plenty of attention at Arrowhead Stadium during a World Cup match between Argentina and Switzerland, but it wasn’t just because the Chiefs quarterback was in the building. Fans zeroed in on where he was sitting - and, more specifically, where Brittany Mahomes was sitting.
The photo that spread online showed Patrick in a different row from his wife, with Brittany one row lower. He was looking down at his phone while she stayed close by and focused on the field. The setup was enough to set social media off almost immediately.
Patrick wore a blue Thrasher jersey and a green Adidas cap for the match. Brittany was watching the action, while the online crowd was busy turning the seating arrangement into a running joke.
One account wrote “mahomes not even sitting with brittany LMAOO”. Another post said he was “in a whole different row”.
Fans kept the memes coming, with one saying, “Protecting his peace one seat at a time,” and another adding, “He already knew what was coming.” One commenter even wrote, “Because she is annoying AF”.
The moment landed because Mahomes is such a familiar face wherever he goes, and because he’s no stranger to soccer. He’s a big Lionel Messi supporter, and Argentina was already up 1-0 in the clip that made the rounds. The game was at his home stadium, and the suite gave both of them a clear view of the action.
There wasn’t any sign of real tension. The couple has attended games together before, and they co-own the Kansas City Current.
Brittany stays involved in soccer, Patrick is busy with Chiefs life, and the two have also been seen together recently, including when Brittany celebrated Mahomes’ new contract. The seating looked more like a casual moment than a statement, especially in a suite where people can shift around.
Still, the internet did what it does best. The image gave fans meme material, and they ran with it. Arrowhead hosted the quarterfinal, local fans got a chance to see the Chiefs star in the stands, and Patrick Mahomes once again found himself at the center of the conversation.
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