Lorenzo Mattotti’s “The Beautiful Game”

For the July 20, 2026, issue, Lorenzo Mattotti captured the joy and the dynamism of the beautiful game. According to the Italian artist, soccer is deeply personal. “When I was little, I loved playing with my friends in the empty lots near my house until the sun went down,” Mattotti recalled. “Watching the World Cup on television with my brothers and all our friends was a magical ritual.”For more covers by Lorenzo Mattotti, see below:“Diving In” “Playground” “Summer Rays” Find covers, cartoons, and more at the Condé Nast Store.