Carla Gem Buyo

These 7 World Cup Athletes Are Our New Style Crushes

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<p>The season of football has come back around, and once again, everyone is in a frenzy, cheering at the top of their lungs for their national teams. But with all the tunnel walks and airport outfits, the <a href="https://metro.style/fashion/2026/6/23/fifa-world-cup-2026-football-athletes-rare-luxury-bags-and-custom-uniforms-2200" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">World Cup</a> has become a stage for footballers to not only prove how skilled they are in scoring a goal, but in getting glammed up too.</p><div><br/></div><p>So, without further ado, here is our lineup for the most dashing players at the 2026 World Cup:</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Cho Gue-sung</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17834160038188.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @whrbtjd on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>Cho Gue-Sung was already a viral sensation during the 2022 World Cup, his standout performance and good looks landing him on the cover of notable magazines. And now he’s back with even more visuals for his fans. His outfits revolve around oversized silhouettes and luxury streetwear, but the most he experiments with is his hair. Undercuts, shoulder-length waves, man buns, and blond buzz— Gue-Sung has tried it all.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Erling Haaland</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17834160492169.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @erling on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>The Norway striker has pushed his way into all of our hearts like the Viking he is, leading his team to its very first quarterfinal in the World Cup. While Erling Haaland’s running circles around his opponents, his woven scrunchies carry subtle but intentional details. Off the pitch though, he’s anything but subtle with his luxury bag collection. An Hermès Birkin, Chanel Métiers d’art Suitcase, Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandoulière, name it and he’s got it.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Hugo Ekitike</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178341608180410.png" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @hekitike on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>Recognizable for playing as the French team’s center-forward and sitting alongside Anna Wintour at Paris Fashion Week, Hugo Ektike’s personal style never misses. From pink fur to cropped leather jackets, Hugo plays around with patterns, textures, daring structures, and impeccable color combinations, often topping his outfits off with a high-end Hermès Kelly.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Jude Bellingham</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178341616638111.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @judebellingham on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>Highly praised for being one of the best midfielders in the world, Jude Bellingham is a force of nature, sports and fashion-wise. Befitting his title as a Friend of the House to Louis Vuitton, Jude favors the modern dandyism style. Spinning classic suits with bold patterns, sharp cuts, and unique accessories like a pair of LV 1.1 Millionaires Infinity Dots sunglasses, the English footballer is all about the details.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Keito Nakamura</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178341619640112.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @nakamura.keito on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>As Japan’s World Cup heartthrob, Keito Nakamura has turned heads for his outstanding plays on the pitch, making his first goal in a 2-2 draw at their opening match. But off the pitch, he’s attending the Men’s Paris Fashion Week with Louis Vuitton and Sacai, with polished jackets and wide-leg pants in neutral shades of grey and black.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Lamine Yamal</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178341622570213.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @lamineyamal on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>After going viral for wearing a headband that had “Ego Yamal” written on it, Team Spain’s youngest player has been on everybody’s radar. Other than turning criticism into a bold fashion statement, Lamine Yamal loves to mix trendy streetwear with luxury labels like Channel, Rick Owens, and Chrome Hearts.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Lucas Bergvall</strong><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178341625440314.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @lucasbergvall on Instagram</span></span></span></strong></div><p style="text-align:left">Tall, blonde, and gorgeous, Sweden’s midfielder, Lucas Bergvall, has caught the eye of many with his statuesque features and effortlessly groomed hair, even on the field. True to his aura, Lucas has an “old money” Scandinavian style, often choosing crisp button-down shirts and high-quality knitwear over flashy logos.</p><div style="text-align:left"><br/></div><p style="text-align:left">Read more fashion stories on Metro.Style</p>

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Published July 08, 2026 05:59 PM PHT

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