10 iconic hairstyles at the World Cup
Beckham, Vidal, and Baggio all made fans swoon when they took to the field at the World Cup with their unique hairstyles.
David Beckham(England, World Cup 2006)
In 2006, British men were envious when they saw Beckham's masculine hairstyle. Instead of the neat style of the late 1990s or the bald head of the early 2000s, the captain of the Three Lions showed off a messy topknot that accentuated his rugged face.
Arturo Vidal(Chile, 2014)
Vidal's face is very suitable for the Mohican hairstyle with a tuft of hair extending from the forehead to the nape of the neck. The Chilean midfielder looks like a warrior that any opponent must fear.
Kyle Beckerman(USA, 2014)
The midfielder born in 1982 always stands out on the field with his long, curly hair braided into strands, along with his bushy beard.
Paul Breitner(Germany, 1982)
The German football legend is not only one of only four players to have scored in two World Cup finals, but is also known for his long, black hair, which resembles a woman's. What makes him stand out is his sinewy features, piercing eyes and the thick beard underneath.
Chris Waddle(England, 1990)
The famous former England and Marseille striker has long hair that looks like a horse's mane when accelerating.
Rene Higuita(Colombia, 1990)
The Colombian national team's "madman" is not only famous for his scorpion kick, but also impresses with his long, curly hair. If you look from behind and don't see his signature mustache, many people will mistake Higuita for a girl.
Ronaldo(Brazil, 2002)
The small tuft of hair just above his forehead is a trademark image of Ronaldo. Brazilian fans can never forget the image of the number 9 striker scoring two decisive goals in the final 2-0 win over Germany in 2002.
Roberto Baggio(Italy, 1994)
The ponytail and the unmistakable handsomeness of an Italian player are two things that helped Baggio conquer the hearts of millions of female fans. On the journey to the final in 1994, the ponytail also became the obsession of a series of defenders from Nigeria, Spain and Bulgaria.
Carlos Valderrama(Colombia, 1994)
When it comes to long hairstyles, it would be remiss not to mention the "bird's nest" of the Colombian star No. 10. Valderrama not only curled his hair into small golden curls, but also covered most of his forehead. This hairstyle can be seen today on David Luiz (Chelsea).
Taribo West(Nigeria, 1998)
Unlike most African players, West wears his hair short or shaved, instead of braiding it into long braids and dyeing it blue like the national team jersey. At any time on the field, the audience can easily recognize the star defender with two "bows" on his head.
Romania team, 1998
With the exception of goalkeeper Bogdan Stelea, who sported a shaved head, the rest of the Romanian squad dyed their hair blond for their final group game against Tunisia. This was a show of team unity, and it paid off on the pitch as the 1-1 draw was enough to keep them top of Group G. However, Romania still ended their 1998 World Cup journey early in the knockout stages, losing 1-0 to Croatia.
