The 2026 World Cup Head Coach's IWC Watches

With the recent official announcement of the squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the head coaches of the German, Spanish, and US men's national football teams were seen wearing IWC Schaffhausen watches. Rooted in Schaffhausen engineering, pioneering materials, and timeless design, these timepieces precisely capture the decisive moments of strategic leadership while underscoring IWC’s relentless pursuit of engineering excellence and ultimate performance.

Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of the German men's national football team, appeared in Frankfurt am Main wearing the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Edition “Lake Tahoe” (Ref. IW389105). This watch features a striking 44.5mm white ceramic case paired with a pitch-black dial and black hands coated with luminous material, creating a powerful visual impact. The best IWC Pilot replica watches at captainthewatch.

Luis de la Fuente, head coach of the Spanish men's national football team, appeared in Madrid wearing the IWC Ingenieur Automatic 42 (Ref. IW338903). This model features a 42mm black ceramic case that blends seamlessly with its black dial.

Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the US men's national football team, appeared in New York to finalize the squad for the US team—one of the tournament's co-hosts. He wore the IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar 41 (Ref. IW344904). Featuring a 41.6mm Grade 5 titanium case and an integrated bracelet, this timepiece perfectly balances lightweight materials with a complex perpetual calendar mechanism, making it the lightest perpetual calendar watch IWC has ever produced.