The World Cup is a time when some of the greatest athletes in the world compete against each other in the most popular sport on the globe. That is great and all, but what comes with top notch athletes? Top notch wives and girlfriends. Sure, in the U.S. soccer doesn’t draw the women to the athletes as much as football or basketball, but in the rest of the world, soccer players are kings among men. This means the hottest of the hot women flock to be seen by their side. Here are the hottest wives and girlfriends of the 2014 World Cup:

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal- Irina Shayk

Irina Shayk RonaldoOne of the top soccer players in the world, check. One of the hottest supermodels in the world, check. This Russian beauty makes it hard to believe Ronaldo even leaves the house.

 

 

 

 

 

Radamel Falcao, Columbia – Natalia Velez

Columbia GirlfriendIt doesn’t even matter if you’ve never heard of Falcao, because no matter where he goes, this gal will overshadow him. WOW!

Mesut Ozil, Germany – Mandy Capristo

Germany GirlfriendSinger, songwriter, dancer, and model make up half of this German power couple. Take note, start kicking a ball with your feet and maybe you have a chance with a goddess like this.

Girard Pique, Spain- Shakira

ShakiraOne of the hottest hip shaking artists out there, it’s no wonder Shakira needs a soccer player in her life. Pique has it made with this wild animal, and it’s certain his teammates are jealous.

 

Mario Balotelli, Italy – Fanny Neguesha

Italy GirlfriendWith a name like Fanny, you know she is either going to be 89 years old and on dialysis or have a body that doesn’t quit. Lucky for us, it’s the latter. Italians already have the accent, do they really need the hottest girls you’ve ever seen too?

Neymar, Brazil – Gabriella Lenzi and Bruna Marquezine

Neymar GirlfriendNeymar GirlfriendYou had to know the host country of the World Cup was going to be here. They represent in a huge way. Neymar is known for being an athlete that can reel in the sex symbols, and his latest girls follow suit. Look at this. If this doesn’t make you need to move to Brazil and punt the nearest sphere to the moon in hopes one of these broads sees it, then you need to get your brain checked.