What the tattoos of World Cup players say about their love, life and religious beliefs
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, traditional news and social media channels will be full of pictures of the players.

![The leg tattoos on midfielder Leandro Paredes of Argentina. The author found, those who get them are choosing to reveal what is important and sacred to them. [Marcelo Endelii /Getty Images] Leandro Paredes' leg tattoo](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/world_cup_tattoos.jpg?itok=6dG4UdC4)

![ASG Marine Patrol boat makes delivery of food and water supplies to Aunu’u due to a High Surf Warning that has caused the wharf to be closed since June 10. [courtesy photo] ASG Marine Patrol boat](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/supplies_for_aunuu.jpg?itok=msF-4geW)






