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Why Pink Cleats Are Taking Over the World Cup
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 13, 2026
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What happened
As the World Cup opens, pink football boots have become a striking trend on the field. British media and a Nike executive say the color was chosen to stand out visually, including against the grass, stadium lights, and all non-pink national kits.
- 01Pink boots have become unusually common at the World Cup.
- 02Brands planned bold designs years ahead using trend forecasts.
- 03Some players are contractually required to wear pink footwear.
- 04No World Cup team is wearing a pink kit, boosting the color's visibility.
- 05Nike said it wanted its boot to “jump out” this tournament.
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