World Cup 2026: The fashion runway of world football.

At the 2026 World Cup, England, the Netherlands, and Croatia will wear Nike designs; Argentina, Japan, and Sweden will partner with Adidas; Austria will collaborate with Puma; and Jordan will use kits designed by Kelme.

When the 2026 World Cup kicks off this summer, North Texas (USA) will not only be the venue for top-tier matches, but will also become the biggest "catwalk" on the planet for world football.

The eight national teams participating here will bring kits designed by major sportswear brands like Nike, Adidas, and Puma – where each jersey represents not only football, but also a symbol of culture, history, and the multi-billion dollar industry.

At this World Cup, England, the Netherlands, and Croatia will wear Nike designs; Argentina, Japan, and Sweden will partner with Adidas; Austria will collaborate with Puma, while Jordan will use kits designed by Kelme.

While the "Orange Tornado" fans will fill the stands and streets with striking orange, the Dutch players will appear in a more understated look. With a white base combined with orange accents, the 2026 World Cup kit is considered much more elegant than the 2022 design, which featured a blue base with black and orange details.

If the match between the Netherlands and Japan were decided by fashion style, Japan would probably win. The Japanese team's kit design resembles a classic baseball jersey.

The kit is based on the concept of "Colors Beyond the Horizon," featuring a white background with 12 vertical stripes in various colors. Eleven stripes represent the number of players on the field in each match. The final stripe is dedicated to honoring the "12th member" of the team – the fans. Many experts believe this design could become a classic jersey for the 2026 World Cup.

The contract between the English Football Association and Nike is reportedly worth over $500 million. The England team has chosen a predominantly red away kit, combined with navy blue and white.

Hidden behind the seemingly simple design are a host of symbolic details: the St. George's flag, the "Three Lions" logo, the words "happiness and glory" from the English national anthem, and the gold star above the emblem—a symbol of the 1966 World Cup victory. Fans of England are hoping their team will add a second star after this summer.

The Croatian national team drew attention with a design that evoked nostalgia for the 1998 tournament – ​​their first World Cup ever. The signature checkered pattern was brought back as a tribute to the generation that helped Croatia win third place at the World Cup, and also as a reminder of the legendary Davor Suker. This was also Croatia's last World Cup in Nike's kit after 26 years of partnership, before switching to Adidas.

Designing the kit for the Argentina team at this year's tournament was no easy task. Given that this could be superstar Lionel Messi's last World Cup, the black away kit with swirling blue patterns inspired by the fileteado art of Buenos Aires is seen more as a "cultural heritage" than a typical sports outfit.

For the Austrian national team, the front of their away kit features a green and pink marble pattern on a white background. Above it are yellow geometric arches. Meanwhile, the back is simpler with a white background and the word "Oesterreich" (Austria) running across the collar.

This design pays homage to the Kaffeehaus café culture, where Austrian football pioneers gathered to discuss tactics in the early 20th century. The kit is part of a long-standing collaboration between Austria and Puma, which has spanned over half a century.

The Swedish national team has had a rather unusual journey to qualify for the World Cup this summer. Even so, the players will still wear their Adidas-designed kit at the tournament. They will arrive in Dallas with a retro style reminiscent of the 1970s. The away shirt features a blue base with light blue details and yellow accents. The word "Sverige" (Sweden) is printed on the back of the collar.

For the first time in their World Cup history, the Jordan national team brought a simple yet distinctive kit to the tournament. The red and white details on the sleeves of their away jersey were inspired by the shemagh – a traditional headscarf in the country.

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(VNA/Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/world-cup-2026-san-dien-thoi-trang-cua-bong-da-the-gioi-post1112393.vnp