Lee Kang-in Reveals Apple's Unreleased Beats Headphones in Closest Look Yet [Photo]

Apple's unreleased Beats over-ear headphones have surfaced again at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this time in the clearest look yet at the upcoming device.



South Korean football star Lee Kang-in shared a series of photos to Instagram that include a close-up shot of the unreleased headphones resting around his neck. The image provides the most detailed view of the headset so far, revealing a white exterior paired with light green ear cushions and a matching green inner headband.


The latest sighting follows earlier appearances by Spanish winger Lamine Yamal, who was photographed wearing a solid pink version of the headphones before the tournament began, and U.S. defender Antonee Robinson, who recently showcased a white-and-blue two-tone colorway. Together, the sightings suggest Apple may be preparing multiple finishes for the upcoming headset.

Compared to those earlier images, Lee's photo offers a significantly closer look at the hardware itself. The image clearly shows the redesigned ear cups, visible buttons, and USB-C along the bottom edge of the headphones. The headset also appears to retain the revised headband structure seen in previous sightings, replacing the wide, flat design used on the current Beats Studio Pro with a slimmer frame supported by tubular telescoping arms.

The headphones first surfaced last month in an FCC filing under model number A3577, but Apple has yet to officially announce the product or reveal any specifications, pricing, or availability details.

With multiple athletes now showcasing different colorways throughout the World Cup, Apple appears to be continuing a coordinated promotional campaign ahead of the headphones' eventual debut.