For several weeks now, the eyes of the world have been fixed on the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The reason? The FIFA World Cup 2026, or more colloquially, the World Cup. Football fans or not, these are days to gather in front of the television (sometimes at odd hours) to let themselves be carried by the tournament’s tension and support our national team (which tonight may restore our hope of reaching a World Cup final, as in that unforgettable summer of 2010).
But the World Cup goes far beyond football: it is also a golden opportunity to exalt fashion. We’re not just talking about the thousands of ways to style a football jersey or the brands that did not want to miss such a huge showcase, but about the accessories with which the players themselves are showing us that their wardrobes are nothing short of a dream.
The big surprise of this World Cup, especially for luxury lovers, has been the spectacular handbag collections that players from many teams have shown off off the field. Brands such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, or Prada, among others, have been present in the styling of the football stars, leaving us open-mouthed and eager to admire much more than their game. These are our favorites:
Erling Haaland with his Hermès HAC Birkin 50 Endless Road
Erling Haaland
The most viral player of the World Cup is also the owner of one of the most spectacular Hermès handbag collections we’ve seen to date (almost on par with Victoria Beckham or Georgina Rodríguez). The choice for his trip to the World Cup has been this Hermès HAC Birkin 50 Endless Road, a limited edition that went on sale in 2019 and whose main identifying feature is the landscape drawing that sets it apart.
Cristiano Ronaldo with his Mega Web Trademark Large Duffle Bag by Gucci
Cristiano Ronaldo
While his wife carries Hermès bags like no other, Cristiano Ronaldo has chosen Gucci for this competition. Specifically, it is the Mega Web Trademark Large Duffle Bag, a travel bag paired with the Valise à Roulettes Format Cabin Plus, also by Gucci, which together form the perfect luxury travel set.
Lionel Messi with Prada Saffiano Duffle Bag and Rodrigo de Paul with Celine Medium Voyage Leather Trimmed Wool Weekend Bag
Leo Messi and Rodrigo de Paul
The Argentine national team has also stood out when it comes to iconic bags. Among the bags Messi has taken to the World Cup, special mention should go to the Prada Saffiano Duffle Bag, a sober and elegant choice that elevates any look to the realm of luxury. However, it isn’t the only bag Messi has shown off, as the Argentine footballer has also been seen with a Louis Vuitton Speedy P9 40 in purple, no less iconic.
Meanwhile, Rodrigo de Paul has chosen to showcase his accessories with a Medium Voyage Leather Trimmed Wool Weekend Bag from Celine, the perfect travel bag to carry everything you need at hand. Unlike his teammate, the main attraction of this option is the color, a detail that adds personality to De Paul’s ensemble.
Lamine Yamal with the Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 Travel Bag
Lamine Yamal
The players of the Spanish national team are not left behind. In this case, the best representative is Lamine Yamal, who, following in the footsteps of his Barça predecessor, also bets on a Purple Louis Vuitton. In his case, the model in question is the Keepall 45 Travel Bag, a youthful and eye-catching design that could not fit better with La Roja’s youngest member’s aesthetic proposal.
Kylian Mbappé with the Dior Pochette Triangulaire A5
Kylian Mbappé
Not all the luxury bags that have graced this World Cup are in XL formats. Some, like the French national team player Kylian Mbappé, prefer handheld bags. His choice is the best example that you don’t need to go for maximalism to attract attention, and that the Dior Pochette Triangulaire A5, though a handheld bag, has a presence that makes it the centerpiece of any look.
