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Beats continues World Cup tease of its mystery headphones

Apple’s Beats by Dre is really pushing its unannounced headphones at the World Cup, with more player social media shots suggesting that the new model might be customizable.

Two male athletes wearing Beats headphones and accreditation badges; one with short dark hair speaking at a press backdrop, the other with bleached curly hair standing in a busy indoor area
Lee Kang-in and Antonee Robinson, wearing unannounced Beats headphones – Image Credit: Instagram kanginleeoficial and antonee_jedi

After an initial mention in an FCC filing on May 23, an unannounced pair of Beats were then shown around the neck of soccer star Lamine Yamal. Now, more players attending the FIFA World Cup have been seen sporting the personal audio accessories.

In shots on Instagram, U.S. mens soccer team member Antonee Robinson and South Korea’s Lee Kang-in have been seen wearing the same model. In both cases, the headphones are prominently placed, matching the appearance of the ones worn by Yamal weeks prior.

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