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Why Are so Many Players in the World Cup Wearing Pink Cleats?
Manufacturers say 2026 World Cup players want bright colors that project confidence and boost sponsor visibility, with all but 3 starters in pink cleats in one match.
- In the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa, all but 3 starters wore pink cleats, a trend now ubiquitous among stars like Kylian Mbappe and Erling Harland.
- Manufacturers like Adidas, Nike, and Puma report that players increasingly request bold designs to stand out on the pitch, according to CNN reporting.
- Nike claims these eye-catching shades project confidence, while pink in particular stands out against dark green grass to enhance visibility on the field.
- Ironically, pink has become so pervasive at this World Cup that players wearing "boring colors," like white or black, are now the ones actually standing out.
- Adidas markets its Solar Turbo line to help athletes and sponsors capture attention from millions of fans, leveraging players as walking billboards in the modern soccer era.
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Until the beginning of the century, the football shoes were all of an impeccable black. However, on the grass of the 2026 World Cup there has emerged a strong chromatic rival. In its eagerness to take advantage of the world market, the main companies of sports clothing have coincided in the use of the pink color for its footwear. It is a decision based on maximising the television visibility, the psychology of the player and the impulse of a mul…
·Costa Rica
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