U.S. fans: Argentina best-looking World Cup fanbase, Brazil most attractive squad
Soccer fans in the U.S. have voted Argentina's fans as the most attractive at the FIFA World Cup. That’s according to a survey of 3,000 soccer enthusiasts nationwide, conducted by The Lines. Brazil was voted the most attractive squad.
Key findings:
- Argentina fans rank as the best-looking of all World Cup fanbases, according to U.S. soccer fans. Brazil comes in at number two, while the U.S. takes third place.
- The Brazilian team earns the title of the most attractive squad of the 2026 World Cup. The team, featuring the likes of Vinicius Júnior and Neymar, finishes just ahead of the U.S. and France.
- Christian Pulisic claims the crown as the most attractive player on the USMNT.
- Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni takes home the prize for the most attractive manager of the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti (Brazil) and Mauricio Pochettino (USA) land in second and third place, respectively.
- The U.S. home kit is considered the best-looking of all participating countries, followed by those of Argentina and Brazil.
The summer of soccer has officially kicked off. Prediction market apps are working overtime, not to mention the host cities, and soccer fans from all over the globe. But while the actual World Cup winner has yet to be decided, we already know who can call themselves the top scorer in the World Cupid standings. In other words: who do American soccer fans think is the best-looking at this World Cup?
Argentina fans crowned best-looking fanbase
The Argentina supporters can call themselves the most attractive fanbase of this World Cup. U.S. soccer fans voted Argentina's fans into the number one spot. And it’s not just the Argentina fans turning heads: their coach takes home a prize of his own. Lionel Scaloni, the man who won the world title with Argentina in 2022, can call himself the winner of most attractive manager of the FIFA World Cup 2026. He is hotly pursued by Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian manager of the current Brazilian squad takes second place, followed by yet another Argentinian, Mauricio Pochettino, who is coaching Team USA this World Cup.
Brazil squad voted most attractive FIFA World Cup team
Of all the countries competing in this year's tournament, the Brazilian squad has been voted the most attractive team of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by U.S. soccer fans. The team, which includes the likes of Vinicius Júnior and Neymar, leaves the United States and France behind, who finish in second and third place, respectively.
Who is Team USA's most attractive player?
With a second-place finish for the U.S. in the rankings for most attractive team, it’s safe to say Americans enjoy watching their own players this World Cup. Naturally, the question of who is the best-looking on the USMNT had to be asked. And the answer was crystal clear: according to a large majority, Christian “Captain America” Pulisic can call himself the most attractive player on Team USA. Seattle Sounders player Cristian Roldan takes second place, followed by goalkeeper Chris Brady.
Best-looking FIFA World Cup 2026 home kits
Americans are not only looking for the best betting apps and best prediction markets apps for sports trading, but also for the best-dressed players of this World Cup. With that in mind, we also asked respondents which home kit they think looks best out of all the participating nations at the FIFA World Cup 2026. U.S. soccer fans voted the American home kit the best-looking of all the competing countries. However, Argentina and Brazil are putting up numbers here as well, with their kit completing the top 3.
Favorite FIFA World Cup 2026 home kits according to U.S. soccer fans:
- USA
- Argentina
- Brazil
- France
- Mexico
- Croatia
- Germany
- England
- Spain
- Cape Verde
Methodology
For The Lines’ 'World Cupid' study, 3,000 U.S. soccer fans were surveyed in June 2026 to find out which fanbases, teams, managers, and USMNT players they find the most attractive at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Participants were also asked to rate the tournament's home kits. To help them decide, respondents were shown a cross-section of fan photos, alongside official pictures of all teams, managers, and kits. The survey sample was 57% male, 42% female, and 1% non-binary, with an average age of 37.6 years.