Your FIFA Style Playbook

Football-inspired fashion has had its moment on the runways and the streets with celebs like the OG WAG Victoria Beckham, bona fide it girl Bella Hadid and even recently Arsenal superfan Anne Hathaway popularizing the aesthetic. With the start of the World Cup, it’s your turn to get matchday ready and Marshalls makes it easy (and affordable) to look the part.

Cheering on Canada

Forget the idea that dressing for game day means sacrificing your personal style. This summer, team spirit and fashion-forward dressing are one and the same and Marshalls is where you go to pull it all together.

The Jersey moment: we all know it but it can feel intimidating to lean into the sporty girl aesthetic while keeping things chic. But here’s your permission slip: don’t just wear it, style it. To lean into the athletic look, knot your jersey at the hip over biker shorts and sneakers or for a more Tate McRae-inspired fit, size up and tuck it into some jean shorts with a red sneaker. Either way, you’ll have a look that works just as well at a rooftop bar as it does in the stands.

Canada Soccer Jersey ($39.99)

At $16.99, the Canada cropped tee might just be your most-reached-for piece of the summer, bringing the cost per wear to virtually cents. Wear it over a white midi skirt with strappy sandals for a boho look or keep it casual (and very Princess Diana) with some running shorts, tube socks and a pair of chunky sneakers. Consider it a two-for-one: Canada Day falls right in the middle of the tournament this year and this tee is ready for it all.

Canada Cropped T-Shirt ($16.99)

Consider a handheld fan your most practical style accessory of the summer. It’s an easy add for anyone heading to a live match in Toronto or Vancouver when the heat is very much part of the experience. And at an excellent price, it’s a great way to stay cool, comfortable and game-day ready.

Handheld Fan ($12.99)

Keeping it neutral

Not ready to pick a side? Just here for the Aperol Spritzes? Hope both teams are having fun? If team colours aren’t your thing, consider this permission to lean all the way into summer dressing instead.

Running straight from the office to a watch party? The polka-dot maxi dress has you covered. Wear it with a cardigan and flats during the day, swap in some fun sunnies and a strappy sandal on your way out the door and you’ve pulled off the kind of seamless “day-to-night” transition we’ve only heard about in 2000s magazines, but never understood. Until now!

Polka-Dot Maxi Dress ($49.99) and Strappy Sandals ($49.99)

Maybe you can’t name a single player or explain what offside is but you know a good accessory when you see one and right now, scarves are it. A satin scarf is the kind of piece that works overtime: tie it in your hair, loop it through a bag handle, knot it at the neck and wear it as a top. However you wear it, it works. Scarf girl summer is real, it’s here and Marshalls has you covered.

Multicoloured Satin Scarf ($39.99)

Two hearts, one tournament

One of the best things about watching the World Cup in Canada? For many of us, there’s another flag flying just as high in our hearts. This one’s for everyone cheering for two homes at once.

If you’re repping a team that plays in green (think Brazil, Mexico, Portugal), this bra top is a perfect place to start. A piece like this proves that dressing for your team can look runway-ready.

Tweed Bra Top ($59.99)

And if your second team happens to wear blue (think: Argentina, France, Scotland), a flowy dress in a summer blue palette is the move. Blue is undoubtedly the colour of summer and a halter can be dressed up for an evening watch party or casual with some flip flops. The choice is yours!

Printed Halter Dress ($29.99)

However many teams you’re cheering for, Marshalls has a look for every flag in your heart, all at prices that make it easy to show up in style, no matter who scores.

Multi-tasking at its finest

The World Cup runs for over a month: if you think you’re watching every game from the same spot, think again. From cottage weekends to afternoons at the park or even a cheeky pool day, summer has a way of keeping you on the move. The solution? Pieces that can take on as much as you do.

A striped bikini, especially when tied into your team colours, earns its place in your bag all summer long. Wear it to the beach, the pool or the cottage dock, then throw a linen shirt over top and you’re ready for wherever the afternoon takes you.

Striped Bikini ($24.99)

Let’s be honest: a picnic blanket is only acceptable this summer if it’s cute enough to be in your Instagram story. This one clears that bar easily. The kind of thoughtful detail only a Marshalls shopper would think of.

Sardine Print Picnic Blanket ($34.99)

And then there’s the art of a matching set: arguably the most versatile thing you’ll buy this summer. Wear together for a polished, put-together look, then separate the pieces – the skirt with a tank, the top with denim shorts – to create (at least) three different outfits. That’s the kind of quality and value Marshalls shoppers know to look for and exactly why a visit to your nearest store is always worth it.

Contrast-Trim Sports Set ($34.99)

However the next month unfolds, one thing is certain: your wardrobe is ready for all of it! Visit your local Marshalls to get game-ready this season.