Soccer’s biggest stage is here for the summer. Over the next few weeks we’ll be seeing teams from across the globe face off in the 2026 World Cup. And that means, now more than ever, we’re going to see an influx of soccer fashion on every street. Athletic wear has always inspired fashion trends.
So, we’re expecting to see a lot of jerseys and sports gear mixed in with our everyday clothes, from workday outfits to aesthetics at parties and bars. To help you get in the sartorial mood, I’ve gathered some key styling tips for your World Cup summer. We’re representing every team, leaning into the sports community, while looking absolutely fabulous, too.
With a Lace Skirt
Lace skirts have been all the rage, even before World Cup season. So pairing one with a popular jersey is such a fun way to tie in your every day wardrobe with your favorite sports team.
With Shorts
The easiest way to wear your jersey during this summer heat wave is with a cute pair of shorts. Let the top serve as the centerpiece and everything else can fall around that.
With a Patterned Skirt
In contrast, a vibrant skirt paired with a jersey is a maximalist fashion girls’ biggest dream. The more the merrier, and the more prints the better. Tie in your favorite soccer top with an eclectic skirt and you’re ready to go.
With Some Knee-High Socks
Fashion is all about playing dress up, so why not cosplay being an athlete as well? Throwing on a pair of knee-high socks with your World Cup outfit is an easy way to accessorize your look and lean into the sports vibes without feeling too on-the-nose.
Credits:
Photographer: Lim Yookeun
Editor: Kim Seongjae
Models: Wi Geumyoung and Chen Xiao
Hair: Kwak Hanbin
Makeup: Park Chakyung
Assistant: Lee Yeeun
Aiyana Ishmael is the style editor at Cosmopolitan magazine. In her work, Aiyana focuses on the culture of fashion and how it intertwines and shapes the zeitgeist. She is an award-winning journalist from Miami, Florida, and a graduate of the historically Black university, Florida A&M. She is a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30: Media honoree, and her debut romance novella PASSING GAME is set to release March of 2027 (831 Stories/Simon & Schuster).
