The 2026 World Cup is underway, with all of the joy and anguish it will inevitably entail. Emotional turmoil aside, the tournament has also delivered some pretty iconic looks over the years – especially back in the ’90s and early ’00s. Just think of David Beckham’s bleached curtains, or Paolo Maldini’s tumbling curls.
Heartthrob players aside, back then, it was the WAGs who really stole the show, with help from their luminous tans, high-octane highlights and giant handbags. The stylish WAGs of today (looking at you, Tolami Benson) are following in the footsteps of a legendary cohort that included Victoria Beckham, Abbey Clancy, Cheryl Cole and Coleen Rooney. It feels like a perfect moment to get inspired by their maximal approach to beauty – bombshell blow-outs are trending again.
As the 2026 tournament gets underway, revisit some unforgettable moments in WAG beauty.
