U.S. Soccer Legend's Wife Wears Nothing But 'Body Paint' In Stunning Photo

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is here, with games beginning on Thursday and Friday, and the U.S. Men's National Team is ready to make a run.

Clint Dempsey, one of the best players in U.S. men's soccer history, is responsible for some of the best moments in American World Cup history. The longtime U.S. goal scorer is long retired, though he'll be watching the 2026 tournament with a very close eye. The American men begin play on Friday night against Paraguay.

"Failure is not getting out of the group, especially in the way that the format is now," Dempsey told USA TODAY Sports. "If you're not getting out of the group stage now, that's definitely a failure, right? You've had teams that have gotten to the Round 16 before. Two of the three World Cups cycles I was a part of, that's what we got to. 

"I'd like to see them get further, obviously, get into a quarters or a semis. That would just be amazing, but I'm not going to put a ceiling on what they can do. But I will say that if you don't get out of the group, that's definitely going to be a failure."

Heading into the start of the 2026 Men's World Cup, an old "Body Paint" photo of Clint Dempsey's stunning wife has gone viral on social media.

The wife of the legendary U.S. men's national team star stunned in a painted-on U.S. World Cup jersey.

It's iconic.

Fans obsessing over Bethany Dempsey's 'Body Paint' photo

Fans are obsessing over the stunning photo.

"Had they had that in art class I would have been a better student," one fan joked.

"She's stunning," one shared.

"I love the natural look of her face in this photo. The lady is stunningly beautiful," one fan shared.

"I'm hoping it becomes a fashion trend," another fan shared.

"Insane photo," one fan added.

The U.S. men, meanwhile, will begin play in the 2026 World Cup on Friday night at 9 p.m. E.T.

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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 9:12 AM.