The Wildest World Cup Hairstyles Ever

Neymar is Pretty in Pink

The World Cup has always been a stage for unforgettable football, but sometimes the real spectacle is what’s happening above the shoulders. This is a tribute to the most unhinged, unforgettable, and strangely legendary haircuts ever to grace the tournament. Neymar Jr. rocked this cotton-candy pink look at the 2018 World Cup while starring for Brazil. Somewhere, his barber is definitely booked solid for gender reveal parties.

(Neymarjr/Instagram)

Rodrigo “Rat Tail” Palacio

Rodrigo Palacio helped Argentina reach the World Cup Final while sporting a hairstyle that looked suspiciously similar to the first thing you learn about in reproductive biology.

(Danilo Borges/Wikimedia Commons)

Robbert Baggio's Mullet

Roberto Baggio sported this 80's style mullet during Italy's 1994 World Cup run. All roads may lead to Rome, but all eyes led to his head.

(WikimediaCommons)

Paul Pogba’s Patriotic Hair

Paul Pogba brought this blue-and-blonde hairstyle to the 2018 World Cup with France. Why wear a jersey when your hair can do the branding for you?

(cs1 ppbola/Flickr)

Chris Waddle's Mullet

Speaking of Mullets, Chris Waddle's mullet became almost as famous as his football career. Historians still debate whether England made the semifinals because of the team or because opponents were distracted by the hair.

(Mr.Mullet/Flickr)

Carlos Valderrama's Blonde Afro

Carlos Valderrama showed up to the World Cup with passing vision, leadership, and enough hair to provide shade for the entire midfield.

(LeBroN SchooL/Flickr)

Ronaldo's I Don't Even Know

Ronaldo showed up to the 2002 World Cup with two goals in the final and roughly three hairs on the front of his head.

(aldairpuselatorre/Flickr)

Messi Goes Blonde

Lionel Messi showed up blonde and somehow became even more recognizable. It was the football equivalent of putting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.

(footballplayer/Roboflow Universe )

Neymar is Pretty in Pink

Neymarjr/Instagram

Rodrigo “Rat Tail” Palacio

Danilo Borges/Wikimedia Commons

Rodrigo Palacio helped Argentina reach the World Cup Final while sporting a hairstyle that looked suspiciously similar to the first thing you learn about in reproductive biology.

Robbert Baggio's Mullet

WikimediaCommons

Roberto Baggio sported this 80's style mullet during Italy's 1994 World Cup run. All roads may lead to Rome, but all eyes led to his head.

Paul Pogba’s Patriotic Hair

cs1 ppbola/Flickr

Paul Pogba brought this blue-and-blonde hairstyle to the 2018 World Cup with France. Why wear a jersey when your hair can do the branding for you?

Chris Waddle's Mullet

Mr.Mullet/Flickr

Carlos Valderrama's Blonde Afro

LeBroN SchooL/Flickr

Carlos Valderrama showed up to the World Cup with passing vision, leadership, and enough hair to provide shade for the entire midfield.

Ronaldo's I Don't Even Know

aldairpuselatorre/Flickr

Ronaldo showed up to the 2002 World Cup with two goals in the final and roughly three hairs on the front of his head.

Messi Goes Blonde

footballplayer/Roboflow Universe

Lionel Messi showed up blonde and somehow became even more recognizable. It was the football equivalent of putting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.