2026 FIFA World Cup: The 5 Best Moments From the Tournament So Far
We’re officially two days into the 2026 World Cup, with Mexico winning against South Africa and South Korea beating out Czechia on Thursday.
Reported by Vogue.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is barely 48 hours old, and it has already delivered enough spectacle to sustain a full fashion season. From opening ceremonies across three host nations to a stadium stage performance that read more like a Met Gala afterparty than a pregame warm-up, this tournament is making one thing clear: football is now undeniably a fashion event.
The Looks That Stole the Pitch
The most talked-about outfit didn't belong to any player. Salma Hayek Pinault presided over the Parade of Nations in Mexico wearing a custom scarlet Gucci suit anchored by a Boucheron brooch — an entrance so precise it felt styled, not dressed. According to Vogue, the longtime soccer fan shared the ceremony stage with Shakira, Burna Boy, and Andrea Bocelli, which means the outfit had to compete with an extraordinary amount of charisma and still won. Meanwhile, north of the border, Canada's opening ceremony leaned hard into national pride with Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, Alessia Cara, and Jessie Reyez performing before the home team faced Bosnia and Herzegovina — a lineup that functioned as both cultural flex and sincere tribute.
Then there was the Los Angeles stage. Katy Perry closed out the pre-match entertainment ahead of USA vs. Paraguay in a sculptural silver dress that caught every stadium light — wearing the kind of piece that demands a venue with 70,000 witnesses. She performed "Wonder" alongside 10-year-old singer Tius, which was, genuinely, a lot. Before her, Lisa, Tyla, Anitta, Rema, and Future had already worked the field into a frenzy — Future and Tyla opening with "Game Time," followed by a high-voltage "Goals" from the rest of the roster. A drumline set the tone. The pop stars brought the chaos. SoFi Stadium delivered the backdrop.
On the pitch, Mexican forward Julián Quiñones scored the tournament's first goal in the ninth minute of Mexico's match against South Africa — a moment that is already living rent-free on YouTube. South Korea's win over Czechia the same day kept the energy at a full boil. The football, for the record, is also excellent.
The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be the rare sporting event where the fashion, the music, and the actual game are all competing for the same headline — and so far, none of them are losing.
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