Goal!

Now this is how you get Americans interested in soccer.

Well, at least American women and friends of friends.

In anticipation of next month’s World Cup – for which Shakira is singing the official anthem – Vanity Fair recruited Ivory Coast footballer Didier Drogba and Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo to grace the cover of its June issue wearing nothing but customized designer briefs.

Nicely done.

Photo: Towleroad.com.