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Why so many World Cup players are wearing bright pink boots

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First reported by N12 · Jun 16, 2026

What happened

Bright pink football boots have become a major visual trend at the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Brands and footwear executives say the color was chosen for confidence and maximum visibility on TV and on the pitch.

  • 01Bright pink boots are widely visible across World Cup group-stage matches.
  • 02Son Heung-min and several South Korea teammates wore the color against the Czech Republic.
  • 03Nike says bright colors, especially pink, make players feel more confident.
  • 04The color was chosen to stand out on green grass and television screens.
  • 05Other brands, including Adidas, Puma, New Balance and Skechers, also used pink.
  • 06Trend forecasters predicted electric fuchsia would be a major summer color.

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People
OrganizationsBW Boots UK, The Athletic, Nike, Adidas, Puma, New Balance, Skechers, UniLad
PlacesUnited States, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, New Zealand

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N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Why so many World Cup players are wearing bright pink boots
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Why So Many Players Are Wearing Neon Pink Boots at the World Cup

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