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Vogue selects 2026 World Cup's most attractive footballers

Vogue's U.S. edition identified 15 under‑30 players as the sport’s top sex symbols for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, drawing from 1,248 athletes representing 48 nations. The list, compiled without ranking, includes England midfielder Jude Bellingham, Spain’s Ferran Torres, France‑born Bayern midfielder Michael Olise, Argentina forward Nico Paz, South Korea’s Cho Gue‑sung, Uruguay striker Federico Viñas, Morocco‑linked Chemsdine Talbi, Brazil’s Raphinha, Portugal’s João Félix, Sweden’s Lucas Bergvall, Spain’s Joan García, England’s Marcus Rashford, multiracial Elijah Just, Japan’s Yuito Suzuki and England full‑back Djed Spence. Players were highlighted for their on‑field talent, style, tattoos and strong social‑media presence.

The tournament’s final is scheduled for 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA, with a European primetime kickoff at 21:00 CET. Vogue’s selection underscores how the World Cup serves as a global stage for both sporting performance and fashion‑driven celebrity culture.