KUALA LUMPUR – adidas has globally unveiled its most extensive collection of national home kits to date, revealing 22 bespoke jerseys for its partner federations ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Canada, Mexico, and the USA. This monumental collection is a fusion of deep-seated national pride and cutting-edge performance technology, designed to unite fans and support world-class players on football’s biggest stage.
The new home kits represent a diverse spectrum of global football powerhouses, including Algeria, Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Peru, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, and Wales. Each design is a bold visual statement, taking inspiration from the unique histories, landscapes, and cultural identities of the respective nations.
A Global Tapestry of Design and Identity
The collection successfully bridges the gap between historic visual traditions and a modernist, forward-looking aesthetic. The bold array of jerseys reflects a liberated style of play and fresh perspectives on the game, aiming to resonate with every generation of fan ahead of the largest World Cup tournament ever staged.
Thomas Mace, VP Design, adidas Football, highlighted the creative approach: “Designing our jersey roster for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ has been about honouring each nation’s unique identity while pushing the boundaries of innovation and performance. Every jersey tells a story—blending cultural heritage with modern aesthetics—and is built using our most advanced technologies to keep players cool and comfortable on football’s biggest stage.”
Key design elements across the collection draw from the very heart of each nation, utilizing specific colourways and patterns that celebrate rich histories, famous landscapes, traditional architecture, and iconic past kit designs. Subtle details that nod to the tournament’s storied history—including acknowledgements of past victories and memorable dates—can be discovered when viewed up close, creating on-going moments of delight for dedicated supporters.
For instance, the Argentina home jersey reimagines the traditional sky blue and white vertical stripes with a unique three-coloured fading effect, deliberately channelling the blue tones from their three previous FIFA World Cup™ winning shirts (1978, 1986, and 2022). The back neck features a bespoke sign-off reading ‘1896’, celebrating the founding date of the Argentine Football Association (AFA).
Similarly, the Germany home jersey champions the nation’s previous successes, paying homage to iconic graphics from past shirts, including the 2014 World Cup winning design, through repeating diamond shapes and chevron detailing. The Italy kit, inspired by rich heritage, celebrates the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), with Azzurra (meaning ‘the blue’) appearing in gold lettering across the back of the neck.
The classic blue of the Japan home jersey is brought to life using an abstract graphic with ash blue linear details, reflecting the famed haze found on the horizon where the sky and sea meet in Japan, with the national flag proudly featured as a sign-off.
Engineered for Elite Performance Across Varying Climates
Beyond the aesthetic appeal, the full range is meticulously crafted for peak performance, built to support world-class players enduring high-pressure moments across the three diverse host nations. To cope with the intense, warm-weather conditions anticipated, adidas has incorporated its best-in-class technology:
- Advanced CLIMACOOL+ Materials: The body-mapped 3D engineered mechanical stretch fabrics wick sweat faster, keeping players dryer for longer.
- Optimal Ventilation: Perforated wide three-stripe tapes enable ultimate breathability, while strategically placed mesh holes on both the fabric and trims deliver best-in-class air permeability, ensuring optimal ventilation even in the most demanding climates.
The jerseys also feature an innovative visual detail: a new lenticular heat-applied federation crest and adidas logo expression. This advanced process creates a unique shapeshifting appearance, adding a bold and innovative visual flair to the shirt.
Sam Handy, GM Football at adidas, emphasized the cultural significance: “The national kit is the symbol of a nation’s togetherness and pride. As teams step onto the world stage at the biggest World Cup we have ever seen, they carry the hopes of a whole new generation of fans, while representing those that have come before them. We’ve engineered the designs as an honour to each nation’s roots but also to celebrate an era where every fan, everywhere, is part of the story.”
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This major collection launch ensures that adidas is at the forefront of the football world ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 tournament. The new adidas federation home jerseys are available to purchase from November 6th via adidas retail stores, select retailers, and online at www.adidas.com.my.
