David Beckham's Legendary Mohawk Crowned Best World Cup Hairdo Ever – But Which Wild Styles Made the Top Ten?

DAVID BECKHAM’S mohawk, Ronaldo’s triangle fringe, Carlos Valderrama’s blonde afro… just some of the iconic haircuts to emerge from the World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup is now less than a week away.

David Beckham’s mohawk has been voted the best World Cup hairdo Credit: Getty Images – Getty Brazilian Ronaldo’s iconic triangle made the top three Credit: Getty There are some stunning new contenders for the top 10, including Man Utd-linked Julian Ryerson Credit: Alamy Colombia’s Carlos Valderrama was a defining look at the 1998 tournament Credit: Reuters

While many fans are getting into the spirit with clothes, accessories and music, some are getting into the mood even more by sorting themselves a special head of .

And if it is inspiration they are after, then there is certainly a lot to choose from.

But what iconic World Cup haircut ranks top for fans?

Well, according to a new poll of 2000 UK adults conducted by Mortar commissioned by viagogo, 2002 mohawk takes the cake with a whopping 28 per cent of the vote.

The study found that Brits were craving nostalgia ahead of this tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with ‘s skin-fade crop from Italia ’90 taking second.

Taking the final podium spot is ‘s ponytail and shaved sides look that will debut at this year’s World Cup after Norway qualified for the finals for the first time since 1998.

Another striker takes fourth with Brazilian ‘s triangular fringe haircut that defined the 2002 tournament.

Fellow Samba star ranked fifth with his blonde ‘Spaghetti’ top taking 10 per cent of the vote.

The mullet look has made a comeback in recent years, no doubt helping Chris Waddle’s 1990 barnet to pick up sixth with nine per cent of the votes.

Another Norwegian haircut comes in at seventh, this time with ‘s bold leopard-print.

A pair of curly afros come in at eight and nine, with the long and curly hair of and star pipping icon Valderrama’s blonde equivalent.

And finally in at number 10 is the combover look of World Cup winner and former top goalscorer Sir , with six per cent of the vote.

Man Utd super fan Frank Ilett swapped his curls for a new World Cup look Credit: HARRY MCCULLOCH Fans can get a World Cup barnet through Viagogo’s World Cuts barber shop Credit: HARRY MCCULLOCH

Viagogo pulled out all the stops for their initiative, even – while he waits for the Red Devils to win five games in a row – for a few other striking looks, including a Beckham mohawk, Valderrama curls and Waddle mullet.

He said of the team-up: “I know a thing or two about commitment – especially when it comes to haircuts – so I was thrilled to team up with viagogo’s World Cuts to experience three incredible transformations.

“It’s every fan’s dream to feel closer to their heroes, and I remember growing up with posters of Beckham on my wall, always wanting to play like him and look like him too.

“I may not have his iconic right foot, but at least now I’ve got the mohawk – even if it’s only temporary!”

If you also fancy a bespoke World Cup haircut, you’re in luck because you can go and get one later this month in Shoreditch, south London.

The poll was commissioned by viagogo to mark the launch of World Cuts, a free football-inspired barber shop experience in London on 20-21 June, featuring live Q&As with and to help fans get closer to their sporting heroes.

Fans can book in advance on eventbrite or walk into Ruffians Shoreditch on a first-come, first-served basis. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viagogo-world-cuts-tickets-1990913935174?aff=oddtdtcreator