Fans gobsmacked by Landon Donovan's hair transformation two years after his appearance went viral

LANDON DONOVAN has stunned World Cup fans after transforming his look. The USA legend, 44, was part of Fox Sports' coverage as the tournament...

UK Edition US Edition Scottish Sun Irish Sun Search Search Sign in My Account Sun Club The Sun Sun Club Video World Cup News Sport Fabulous TV Showbiz Money Travel Health Motors Tech Royals Wellness Dear Deidre Betting Shopping Puzzles Topics A-Z More More from The Sun Comment now LANDON DONOVAN has stunned World Cup fans after transforming his look. The USA legend, 44, was part of Fox Sports’ coverage as the tournament co-hosts went head-to-head with Paraguay . Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. And Donovan, who has called for Mauricio Pochettino’s side to create magic moments on home soil, left fans gobsmacked when he appeared live on air. He went viral for sporting a patchy look when on punditry duties at Euro 2024, having unsuccessfully undergone a hair transplant. But, when the LA Galaxy icon was back on TV screens ahead of the USA’s clash with Paraguay, Donovan had flowing locks. World Cup fans rushed onto social media after noticing the huge difference in his look. USMNT win opening World Cup game after Balogun double in dream start Elmo and Cookie Monster bizarrely give advice to USA stars in TV interview One said: “Whoever did Landon Donovan’s hair transplant just needs to make him a marketing ambassador all over the world because whoa!” Another shocked Fox Sports viewer added: “I’m not used to seeing Landon Donovan with all this hair.” A third chimed in: “Landon Donovan’s hair transplant is crazy work.” A fourth noted: “Can someone send me the contact info for the person who gave Landon Donovan hair?” England say goodbye to 4 'important' players days before World Cup opener Emma Raducanu match SUSPENDED over low-flying planes from Trooping the Colour England stars' boots STOLEN days before World Cup opener in huge heist All the details as reality star faces former World’s Strongest Man USA coach Mauricio Pochettino has named his 26-man roster for the World Cup: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City), Matt Turner (New England Revolution) Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Sergino Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic) Tyler Adams (Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Gio Reyna (Borussia Monchengladbach), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen), Tim Weah (Marseille), Alejandro Zendejas (Club America) Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Haji Wright (Coventry City) Donovan, who is on Fox Sports’ star-studded commentary team for the World Cup, first noticed he was balding in the early stages of his playing career. And the former Everton man admitted he now has renewed confidence after previously worrying about his appearance. He told The Athletic : “I got to this point where – and I don’t know, maybe it’s mid-life crisis or whatever – where psychologically it was [important]. “I thought to myself it’s just annoying to have this. Every time I saw myself in a picture: ‘I’m bald here and bald up here’. “My confidence when I’m just walking around is skyrocketing. I didn’t realize how much I was aware of my hair, or lack of it. “Now I walk around and think: ‘I’m kind of handsome. I’m not this ugly balding guy’. “I feel like I’m an all right-looking guy. So for other people I think it can do a lot too.” Donovan was spotted rocking his new wig when he was part of a live broadcast for USA’s World Cup roster reveal. 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