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The World Cup’s Hairstyles: Best, Worst & Inexplicable

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Jun 25, 2014 4:22 PM
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Olivier Giroud, World Cup Hairstyles
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Good: Olivier Giroud

Oh la la, Olivier! As if this French soccer stud weren't gorgeous enough already, he's got a killer slicked-back ‘do.


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Bad: Neymar da Silva

We get it—he's a steamy Brazilian sensation. But its 2014, not 2004, meaning he can't get away with a platinum blond dye-job anymore.   


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Inexplicable: Die Serey

There is no excuse for a platinum mohawk.


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Good: Robin van Persie

The Netherlands has been crushing it at the World Cup, and this Dutch hottie is doing just the same in the realm of athletic haircuts.  


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Bad: Keisuke Honda

Again with the platinum blond… just no.


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Inexplicable: Danijel Pranjic

Maybe the Croatian defender was going for a Sonic the Hedgehog look?


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Good: Benoit Assou-Ekotto

A look like this takes loads of time and dedication to maintain—which is hard enough for the average Joe, let alone a professional athlete. Props to you, Benoit!


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Bad: Saphir Taider

Saphir is hot even with the funky mohawk trend, so just imagine him without. Whew!


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Inexplicable: Kyle Beckerman

It's not that dreads aren't our thing. It's that after all the hot sweaty soccer games, those long locks have got to be stanky.


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Good: Mats Hummels

We're not sure which is better—that knees-go-weak smolder or the flawless hair.


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Bad: Mattia Perin

With the right trim, this look wouldn't be so bad.


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Inexplicable: Asamoah Gyan

Lucky jersey numbers we get, but shaving and dyeing said number into your head? Overkill.


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Good: Jordan Henderson

This English footballer is clearly David Beckham's protégé in terms of perfect on-field hair.


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Bad: Anthony Vanden Borre

The Belgian defender looks like a peculiar rendition of a Wooly Willy toy. Remember those? 


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Inexplicable: Raul Meireles

Hopefully this "playoff beard" won't last beyond the World Cup.


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