Managers are increasingly suave in the world's biggest leagues...but the World Cup is proving a sartorial mixed bag READ MORE: Drinking Dallas dry! England fans are kicked out of a bar by police as they down $4 pints hours before World Cup opener against CroatiaSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy JOANNA TWEEDY, ASSISTANT EDITOR, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL Updated: 13:02 BST, 17 June 2026
When it comes to pitchside attire, football managers used to go one of two ways; a suit, usually of the ill-fitting variety, or a tracksuit.The sartorial landscape has shifted in recent years though, with a new breed of fashion-conscious coach emerging.Vincent Kompany has paced the dugout at Bayern Munich all season in elegant streetwear and, alongside six Premier League trophies, Pep Guardiola gifted Manchester a masterclass in how to wear a tailored turtleneck, herringbone wool trousers and oxblood boots on the touchline.The World Cup so far? It's proving a veritable catwalk for every kind of gaffer style, with some standout threads and some major style own goals.Factory foreman? Former Argentine player Mauricio Pochettino has chosen a relaxed-fit steel blue shirt - with his sleeves rolled up - and trousers for his appearances in the dugout as coach of the United States Ted Lasso called, he wants his vibe back: Belgian manager Rudi Garcia (right) appeared to be channeling the fictional US soccer coach (left) made famous in the Apple TV series during his country's first match against EgyptLeading the United States men's national team is former Argentine player Mauricio Pochettino, who's clearly going for a proletarian look, with his steel blue matching shirt and trousers combo - with his sleeves firmly rolled up. It's giving factory foreman or perhaps even 'felon chic'.Brighton, Chelsea and West Ham manager Graham Potter, who's enjoyed a Gareth Southgate-style glow-up as his career has moved up a notch, is looking slick. Now Sweden's manager, Potter appears fully invested in Scandi chic, sporting a smattering of stubble and a sharp navy suit by Stockholm fashion house J.Lindeberg.Meanwhile, Belgian manager Rudi Garcia ended his first match drenched after falling foul of an overenthusiastic hydration break in Seattle when his squad took on Egypt. Taking care of business? There was something of the Elvis Presley about Swiss coach Murat Yakin's stylish eyewear - Reyes model from the Götti Dimension collectio at his team's opener against Qatar Southgate chic? Ex Chelsea and West Ham boss Graham Potter has found some Scandi chic while managing Sweden - the English manager has been sporting designer stubble and sharp suitsThe chino is back: Coach Jamal Sellami of Jordan teamed his with a navy jacket and tee, while Senegal's Pape Thiaw went for a classic white shirtFrenchman Garcia appeared to be channeling the fictional US soccer coach Ted Lasso as he bounded about in a pale blue shirt, navy baseball cap and bright red tie. And there was something of the Elvis about Swiss manager Murat Yakin, who donned a plain white t-shirt and a pair of retro-style sunglasses by Swiss brand Götti, as he arrived for his Group B match against Qatar. Could the World Cup put the humble chino back on the fashion map too? Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic cut an elegant figure in all navy attire...even if Lionel Messi quickly put his side to bed in their opening game against Argentina The wool polo shirt, a favourite with Gareth Southgate during his time on the touchline with England, is out in force in the US, Mexico and Canada too (Left: Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece, right: Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann)Jordan's coach Jamal Sellami wore them with a navy jacket, black tee and smart trainers as he watched his side succumb 3-1 to Austria in San Francisco. Another manager on the losing side but winning in the fashion stakes is Senegal's Pape Thiaw, who teamed the summer attire with a crisp white shirt as his team played tournament favourites France. What will England coach Thomas Tuchel wear when Kane and co take on Croatia in Dallas tonight? The straight-talking German is very much a fan of tracksuit when he's pitchside, sporting a navy version during England's warm-up friendlies against Costa Rica and New Zealand. Tuchel's World Cup quest to emulate the glory of 1966 will begin tonight as the side face Croatia in Texas.Their Group L campaign starts with a tricky assignment in Arlington, with their opponents ranked 11th in the world - Croatia defeated the Three Lions in the semi-finals of the 2018 tournament in Russia.
