Starting on June 14, billions of people around the world (3.2 billion in 2014) will be tuning in to watch the FIFA World Cup in Russia. For those less than enthused by large internationally televised sporting events, nearly five straight weeks of inescapable soccer matches doesn’t exactly sound like a fun time. But instead of avoiding every sports bar, outdoor restaurant, and weekend barbecue for the next month, why not find a reason to try and actually enjoy the games this summer?

While Team USA failed to qualify for the championship (sigh), that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of other international replacements out there to root for. (I mean, have you seen the Nigerian team’s uniforms?) After scouring all 32 qualifying teams, we narrowed the competition down to the 15 most attractive contenders at this year’s World Cup, who are not only impressive on the field, they’re also quite easy on the eyes. So now, at least, you know who to root for.

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Yann Sommer

Team: Switzerland

Age: 29

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