The best FIFA World Cup 2026 aircraft liveries

The World Cup is among the globe’s greatest shows, and we don’t just mean the on-pitch action: The pageantry on the sidelines is just as important.

Each country – some of which are making their debut – wants to put their best foot forward and showcase their local culture, whether that be through squad announcement videos or team kits.

Now that all of the teams have made it to their national base camps, we thought it was time to take a look at how they got there, as many carriers have unveiled special aircraft livery for the occasion.

From Aerolíneas Argentinas’ Lionel Messi-inspired tail fin to Air Algérie’s flag-flying number, here are the best World Cup aircraft liveries for 2026.

Argentina

Aerolíneas Argentinas' special livery features Messi's shirt number on the tail fin, as well as three stars on the under belly to represent the team's three World Cup wins (Aerolíneas Argentinas' special livery features Messi's shirt number on the tail fin, as well as three stars on the under belly to represent the team's three World Cup wins)

Qatar

Qatar Airways has unveiled both special livery and cabin dressing to mark the occasion, and the livery will continue to fly long after the tournament's end (Qatar Airways has unveiled both special livery and cabin dressing to mark the occasion, and the livery will continue to fly long after the tournament's end)

Algeria

Air Algerie's livery features a fennec fox on its tail fin – a nod to the country's national animal, and the team's nickname Les Fennecs (Air Algerie's livery features a fennec fox on its tail fin – a nod to the country's national animal, and the team's nickname Les Fennecs)

Portugal

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo shared a photo of the team in front of the TAP Air plane that took them to Florida (Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo shared a photo of the team in front of the TAP Air plane that took them to Florida)