“I’m so excited because this year it’s happening in my second home, the USA! I get to experience all of it: the fans bringing their anthems, their flags, their culture. For me, the World Cup starts way before the opening ceremony—everyone guessing the new uniforms, preparing “A TORCIDA!”
I will be cheering for “Os Canarinhos”—the nickname for the Brazilian team! Being a Brazil fan isn’t really a choice: It’s something you’re born into. I was born already in love with futebol: It’s in our culture, in my family, in my blood.
I’ll be watching the World Cup everywhere! On the TV, my phone, my iPad, the radio, at the stadium… whatever it takes to follow and cheer for Brazil. I’ll be wearing my Brazil jersey, and it must be yellow! Sometimes the team plays in another color, but yellow is our lucky color. It’s the sun, the gold of the trophy… and our whole nation is praying this is finally our HEXA!”
Imaan Hammam
Photo: @imaanhammam
“I’m very excited: The World Cup is one of those rare moments where sport, culture, fashion, and community all come together. It feels extra special for me because I’ll be representing all parts of who I am—Morocco, the Netherlands, and Egypt—and getting to experience that energy in New York.
Football has always been my favorite sport. I played growing up, and still play now for fun. I’ll definitely be supporting Morocco, the Netherlands, and Egypt—they all feel personal to me—but I also just love beautiful football and the way the game brings people together.
I’ll be at the opening game, which I’m really excited about. After that, I’ll probably be moving around New York, watching matches with friends, and soaking up all the different energies across the city. I collect jerseys, so I’ll definitely be wearing a few special ones throughout the tournament. But I’m also approaching it through fashion—custom looks, vintage shirts, and reworking old football jerseys into dresses. Wait until you see!”
Aneken Zaldivar
Photographed by Diego Vourakis, Vogue México, June 2026
“I’m excited to see Mexico be the protagonist of this World Cup. I’m excited to see our people compete with pride. Even though I don’t follow soccer constantly, the World Cup has something very special—people with stories, talent, discipline, and dreams. Even though I don’t consider myself a fan, sport and art can unite us, despite the difficulties and the little support that many countries have to get ahead. It is inspiring to see how passion remains alive even in the face of difficulties and how, for a moment, millions of people come together to support the same dream.
Many in my family are soccer fans, so important games usually become reunions. Since I was very young, the World Cup has been an excuse to get together. For me, the true tradition is not the game, but sharing time with the people I love, and that feeling of belonging. We usually get together at my grandmother’s house, where we have a good meal, fruit water, music, and conversations. For me, this coexistence is one of the most special parts of the World Cup, and this year will not be the exception.”
