Gavi Dyes Hair Pink in Celebration of World Cup Win

WHO:

Yahoo Sports Canada - Lamine Yamal promised to grow out his beard and mustache for three weeks as part of the team's wagers.

Goal.com - Gavi showcased his new pink hair on Instagram, captioning the photos: "A man who keeps his word."

Yahoo Sports Canada - Lamine Yamal reacted to Gavi's new look with laughing and crying emojis in the comments.

Yahoo Sports - Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain in the World Cup final, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium.

Goal.com - Barcelona midfielder Gavi, Spain national team, Marc Cucurella, Lamine Yamal, Spain manager Luis de la Fuente

WHAT:

Yahoo Sports Canada - Gavi's hair transformation was revealed on social media with the caption: "a man of his word."

Goal.com - Gavi's hair transformation included shaving his head, lightening his hair, and dyeing it pink.

Yahoo Sports Canada - Marc Cucurella got a tattoo of national team coach Luis de la Fuente's face as part of his own promise.

Yahoo Sports - Torres wore a white Yankees jersey with the No. 7 while throwing the pitch from in front of the mound.

Goal.com - Gavi dyed his hair pink after Spain won the 2026 World Cup.

Goal.com - Spain won the 2026 World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final.

Yahoo Sports Canada - Gavi posted on social media with the caption: "a man of his word."

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - The ceremonial first pitch took place at Yankee Stadium.

Goal.com - The final match of the 2026 World Cup took place at the "New York New Jersey" stadium.

Goal.com - The 2026 World Cup was staged in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports Canada - Gavi's promise to dye his hair pink was fulfilled on July 19, 2026.

Yahoo Sports - The event occurred on a Tuesday night.

Yahoo Sports Canada - Gavi's promise to dye his hair pink was fulfilled on July 19, 2026.

Goal.com - Gavi is due to report to Barcelona's training camp on August 12, 2026.

WHY:

beIN SPORTS - Gavi dyed his hair pink to fulfill a promise made if Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Yahoo Sports - The event was part of the celebrations following Spain's World Cup victory.

Goal.com - Gavi made a pre-tournament vow to dye his hair pink if Spain lifted the World Cup trophy.

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - Torres threw the pitch to infielder José Caballero, a noted fan of Torres' Barcelona.

Goal.com - Gavi shaved his head, lightened his hair, and dyed it pink at the hairdresser.

In a fun twist for fans, Lamine Yamal has committed to growing out his beard and mustache for three weeks as part of a team wager. Meanwhile, Gavi recently showcased his new pink hair on social media, fulfilling a promise he made if Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which he completed on July 19, 2026. The post accompanying his transformation proudly declared him "a man of his word."