The world's biggest sporting event has arrived.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a historic edition of the tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. For the first time ever, 48 national teams will compete for football's ultimate prize across 16 host cities throughout North America, making this the largest FIFA World Cup in history.

From New York and Los Angeles to Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City and Guadalajara, the month-long spectacle promises unforgettable moments on and off the pitch. While the focus remains firmly on the football, the tournament also offers a glimpse into the personal style of the world's most recognisable athletes as they travel between training camps, stadiums and media appearances.

As always, Pretavoir will be tracking the sunglasses and optical frames worn by footballers throughout the competition, alongside the celebrities attending matches across North America. If luxury eyewear is your game, you've come to the right place.

PS: This blog is updated from the latest World Cup events down to the tournament's opening days.

Round of 32 — 28 June - 3 July

Samuel L. Jackson turned heads at Dallas Stadium for the Round of 32 match between Australia and Egypt on 3 July, where Egypt progressed 4–2 on penalties after a 1–1 draw.

He wore matte black Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 RW4012 601S/SB Smart Glasses.

DR Congo forward Cédric Bakambu was spotted wearing silver Ray-Ban Emy RB3741 003/80 sunglasses featuring light blue lenses ahead of the Round of 32 match against England at Atlanta Stadium on 1 July. England progressed with a 2-1 victory.

Côte d'Ivoire defender Guéla Doué wore corten Oakley Highland OO9522-06 sunglasses featuring Prizm Ruby lenses ahead of the Round of 32 match against Norway at Dallas Stadium, Texas, on 30 June, which Norway won 2-1.

Group Stage — 13-27 June

Johan Mojica wore white Balenciaga Ski BB0003S sunglasses featuring silver mirrored lenses ahead of Colombia's Group K match against Portugal at Miami Stadium on 27 June, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

While the exact colourway worn by Johan Mojica has since been discontinued, there is one last piece of the Balenciaga Ski BB0003S available in black at Pretavoir.

DR Congo forward Fiston Mayele wore gold Gucci GG1221S sunglasses featuring light green lenses and red tortoiseshell temples ahead of the Group K match against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on 27 June, which ended in a 3-1 victory for DR Congo.

We currently stock Gucci GG1221S in silver with brown gradient lenses, as well as gold with either solid brown lenses or brown GG Monogram lenses. The exact colourway worn by Fiston Mayele is available for pre-order by enquiring through our team.

Onstage at FIFA Fan Fest in Atlanta, Georgia on 26 June, Davido was spotted wearing black Gucci GG2052S 001 aviator sunglasses from our Spring 2026 arrivals featuring grey gradient lenses and the house's iconic horsebit details on both temples.

Meanwhile, at the FIFA Fan Fest in Mexico City on 25 June, Grupo Firme frontman Eduin Caz was spotted wearing black Prada PR B11S 16K731 sunglasses.

Curaçao midfielder Juninho Bacuna wore the new Burberry BE3171 1003/87 sunglasses in gunmetal, freshly arrived as part of our Summer 2026 drop, ahead of the Group E match between Curaçao and Côte d'Ivoire at Philadelphia Stadium on 25 June, which ended in a 2–0 victory for Côte d'Ivoire.

England defender Djed Spence wore matte black Oakley Radar EV Path OO9208 55 sunglasses with Prizm Deep H2O Polarised lenses ahead of the Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on 23 June, which ended in a 0-0 draw.

Captain and defender David Alaba of Austria wore Chrome Hearts Lowrider sunglasses ahead of the Group J match against Argentina on 22 June, which ended in a 2-0 victory for Argentina.

Legendary footballer Rio Ferdinand attended the Group G match between Belgium and Iran on 21 June, which ended in a 0–0 draw, wearing gold Ray-Ban Oval RB3547 001/4E sunglasses featuring bottle green lenses.

Brazilian football legend and former player Ronaldinho wore black and gold Dita Mach Five DRX 2087 A aviator sunglasses while watching the Group C match between Brazil and Haiti at Philadelphia Stadium on 19 June, which Brazil won 3-0. Truly a frame fit for a star, this striking style is now down to its last piece in stock at Pretavoir!

Also on Friday 19 June, Scotland midfielder John McGinn was spotted wearing black Saint Laurent Sun SL 753 001 sunglasses with contrasting silver rivets and temples ahead of the Group C match against Morocco, which ended in a 1-0 victory for Morocco.

Colombian superstar Maluma showed his support for his home country during the Group K match against Uzbekistan on 17 June, which Colombia won 3-1. Maluma was wearing Oakley Eye Jacket Redux sunglasses in Brown Sandstorm featuring Prizm Ruby Polarised lenses.

We currently stock Oakley Eye Jacket Redux in fingerprint-patterned grey with Prizm Black lenses (last piece available); however, the exact colourway worn by Maluma is available for pre-order by enquiring through our team.

Senegal defender Moussa Niakhaté was seen wearing gold Fred Manille Cable FG40066U 30W rimless sunglasses featuring blue gradient lenses ahead of the Group I match against France, which ended in a 3-1 victory for France. This exquisite frame is available in stock in very limited quantities.

Defender of the Uruguay national team, Ronald Araújo, was seen wearing silver Cartier CT0439S 007 rimless sunglasses featuring grey real wood temples, a Cartier signature, finished with blue gradient lenses ahead of the Group H match against Saudi Arabia at Miami Stadium. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

French footballer Paul Pogba, despite not representing the national team this year, showed his support for France during the Group I match against Senegal at New York Jersey Stadium on 16 June. The match ended in a 3-1 victory for France. He was wearing matte black Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Gen 2 RW4012 601S/1Z smart glasses featuring clear-to-grey photochromic lenses.

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi was spotted wearing the Oakley MUZM Fatcat ahead of the Group C match against Brazil at New York New Jersey Stadium on 13 June. The highly anticipated fixture ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw.

Unfortunately, this limited-edition frame is not available for public purchase and remains exclusive to a select group of Oakley ambassadors and personalities.

Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji opted for white Oakley Meta Vanguard OW8001 05 Smart Glasses featuring Prizm Black lenses ahead of his nation's Group B match against Qatar at SF Bay Area Stadium on 13 June. The match also finished level, with both sides sharing the points in a 1-1 draw.

Tom Cruise and David Beckham sat side by side for the opening Group D match between the United States and Paraguay, immediately following the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Los Angeles on 12 June. Tom Cruise was spotted wearing the iconic gold Ray-Ban Aviator RB3025 L0205 sunglasses featuring green lenses.

Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds was spotted wearing transparent brown Oliver Peoples OV5517SU sunglasses during the Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina, held immediately after the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony in Toronto on 12 June. This style has since been discontinued.

Opening Ceremony – 12 June

The FIFA World Cup 2026 celebrations continued at Los Angeles Stadium on 12 June with another star-studded Opening Ceremony before hosts USA opened their campaign with a victory over Paraguay. Blending music, culture, and sport, the event showcased some of the biggest names in global entertainment before attention turned to the action on the pitch.

Nigerian superstar Rema, who performed alongside LISA and Anitta, wore one of Givenchy's most coveted eyewear releases, the GV Shower sunglasses from the Spring/Summer 2019 collection. Unfortunately, this striking style has since been discontinued.

Also taking to the stage was Future, who performed alongside Tyla wearing the bold Louis Vuitton LV Heritage Square sunglasses.

Also on 12 June at Toronto Stadium, Canada, an Opening Ceremony was held ahead of the host nation's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Alanis Morissette and Aleksandar Gajić performed the national anthems for Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina respectively, before the inaugural fixture ended in a draw. Other entertainers taking to the stage included Michael Bublé and Alessia Cara.

Although we did not spot any performers wearing sunglasses during the ceremony, we did catch a glimpse of actor Will Arnett, who served as an official ambassador and delivered a rousing speech celebrating Canada while wearing black sunglasses from Port Tanger.

Opening Ceremony – 11 June

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially got underway at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, making history as the first stadium to host the tournament's opening match for a third time. A vibrant Opening Ceremony celebrated the cultures of the three host nations before hosts Mexico defeated South Africa to become the first team to record a victory at this historic edition of the World Cup.

Global superstar Shakira took to the stage for the Opening Ceremony performance wearing black Balenciaga BB0041S 001 wraparound sunglasses.

Colombian stars J Balvin and Ryan Castro brought plenty of energy to the Opening Ceremony celebrations.

J Balvin performed wearing Arnette Bubblewrap sunglasses, while Ryan Castro opted for black Prada D06S 16K03D sunglasses featuring grey lenses. This new Prada style from Spring/Summer 2026 collection is currently available in-stock in very limited quantities.

Andrea Bocelli also played a role in the evening's celebrations, wearing Blackfin Sun Thunder Bay BF1095 1462 aviator sunglasses in black and silver.

The acclaimed tenor previously wore the same style from Blackfin in a different colourway (grey with blue gradient lenses) during the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics earlier this year. 

Mexican singer Fher Olvera opted for gold Bottega Veneta BV1012S 003 aviator sunglasses featuring brown lenses during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony in Mexico City.

Airport Arrivals

Team Portugal arrived at Palm Beach International Airport on 12 June.

Captain and forward Cristiano Ronaldo was seen wearing the new Gucci GG2177S sunglasses in silver, a style expected to arrive at Pretavoir in Autumn 2026.

Team Scotland arrived through Boston Airport on 12 June.

Midfielder Scott McTominay wore black Chimi Novis sunglasses.

Team France arrived at Boston International Airport on 10 June.

Captain and forward Kylian Mbappé was seen wearing the new Oakley MUZM Fatcat sunglasses in black.

Unfortunately, this limited-edition frame is not available for public purchase and remains exclusive to a select group of Oakley ambassadors and personalities.

Also arriving with the French squad was forward Ousmane Dembélé, who opted for the Jacques Marie Mage x Haider Ackermann Balthazar sunglasses, one of the most talked-about designer collaborations of recent seasons.

Team Germany touched down at Smith Reynolds Airport in North Carolina on 8 June.

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer arrived wearing Cartier CT0460S Santos sunglasses in silver featuring yellow lenses from the Spring 2024 collection. Unfortunately, this style has now been discontinued.

Team Austria arrived through Los Angeles International Airport on 4 June.

Captain and defender David Alaba also opted for the Jacques Marie Mage x Haider Ackermann Balthazar sunglasses, joining France's Ousmane Dembélé in wearing the sought-after collaborative design.

Team Morocco arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on 3 June.

Captain and defender Achraf Hakimi was spotted wearing the new Saint Laurent Sun SL 872 Erin 001 sunglasses from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection.

Team Norway landed at Piedmont Triad Airport in North Carolina on 2 June.

Forward Erling Haaland arrived wearing black sunglasses with striking red lenses from his own eyewear collection, the Erling Haaland HAL S38.

Team Brazil also arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on 2 June.

Leading the style stakes as ever, Neymar Jr. opted for the Gentle Monster Manifesto 02 sunglasses.

More Eyewear Sightings Coming Soon

The FIFA World Cup has only just begun, and there are plenty more arrivals, training sessions, celebrations and celebrity appearances still to come.

As the tournament progresses over the coming weeks, Pretavoir will continue updating this guide with the latest sunglasses and optical frames worn by football's biggest stars. As the home of luxury eyewear and the most complete source for celebrity eyewear sightings, we'll be bringing you every notable frame from the world's greatest sporting stage.

Au Revoir,
PRET A VOIR