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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Cochrane

Fashion goals: World Cup’s style tournament has already kicked off

Williams, Yamal, and Pedri in matching navy, red, and yellow jackets stand together in a crowded stadium
(From left) Spain’s Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal and Pedri. Photograph: Mutsu Kawamori/AFLO/Shutterstock

The 2026 World Cup may not kick off until Thursday, but the fashion tournament has already begun, as teams arrive at training camps across the US.

Fashion moments range from the outfits players wear to get to training, to the suits worn on planes and their training gear. The French team’s training camp in Clairefontaine became something of a catwalk this week thanks to the style of players such as Jules Koundé and Kylian Mbappé. Meanwhile, brands including Loewe, Gabriela Hearst, Patta and the rapper Drake’s Nocta have worked with teams on suiting and training gear.

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