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The world’s biggest show is just a week away, with the 2026 World Cup kicking off on June 11. If you haven’t caught a serious case of World Cup fever yet, what better way to get in the mood than by checking out the best uniforms that will be on display in North America this summer.
The result of the tournament expanding to an excellent 48-team event and some teams strangely opting to have three separate stripes means that there will be over 100 different jerseys on display in North America, which is certainly something of a record.
Here are the 20 best kits of the 2026 World Cup, ranked:
20. Senegal (Home)
Of course, there’s a lot going on here, but we’d prefer that to something boring from one of Africa’s dominant forces at the World Cup. Senegal’s home shirt is inspired by the hand-painted buses of their capital, Dakar, and features a striking abstract print all over. It’s a shame that PUMA decided to reduce the colors.
19. Algeria (out)
adidas Originals’ ‘Trefoil’ has returned to their away jerseys, giving them an unmistakably retro feel. Algeria’s offering oozes understated class, with ombre stripes, a darker shade of green on the sleeves, and red trim that really pops. The off-center numbering is also a very nice touch.
18. Ivory Coast (Home)
Ivory Coast always turns heads with their vibrant orange kits, but PUMA has taken things up a notch ahead of the World Cup. The Les Elephants home shirt features a striking animal print design on that classic orange base, with flashes of green on the side panels. Celebrate the country’s unified passion for the beautiful game.
17. Germany (out)
Adidas has delivered something a little different for the away kit of Germany, the country the sportswear giant calls home. Featuring an unusual navy blue base with ‘aqua blue’ trim, the color palette combines shades from different eras of the national team, from the 1950s to the 1980s. The all-over chevron print really stands out.
16. South Korea (Home)
Nike uniforms in South Korea always seem to do well, and 2026 is no different as Son Heung-min and Co. look to make a splash once again in North America. The design is cleverly inspired by both the country’s mountainous landscape and the tiger print on a “lobal red” base, playing with the idea of an ambush by the big cats, which are one of its most prominent national symbols.
15. England (Home)
Will this be the shirt with which England will end their agonizing 60-year wait for a major trophy in the men’s category? They certainly hope so. Nike has conjured up some serious retro vibes for the new Three Lions home jersey, which is apparently inspired by Umbro’s iconic number from 2000. The modern version features a subtle Three Lions motif throughout, with bold numbers, piping and red detailing on the collar and cuffs.
14. Canada (Home)
Canada, one of the host nations, will be at home in their stunning new Nike home kit. The American sportswear manufacturer has come up with a creative way to incorporate the country’s most prominent cultural and natural symbol: the maple leaf. A large motif takes center stage, with the blade outlined by darker shades of red throughout the body.
13. Jordan (Third)
Yes, you read that correctly: some countries will have a third kit at the World Cup. If that’s not a “game over” moment for you, then I hope you appreciate Kelme’s Jordan third kit. Featuring a clean black base, this shirt is all about the subtle floral motif that covers most of the body. Let’s hope we can see him on the field.
12. DR Congo (Home)
Umbro is not playing in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s home jersey as the African nation prepares to compete in a World Cup for the first time since 1974, when it was known as Zaire. Primarily blue with elegant piping on the sleeves and collar, it’s all about the eye-catching all-over print, seemingly inspired by the power and agility of the leopard.
11. Spain (Home)
There’s nothing too complicated about Spain’s very clean adidas home kit, but that rich navy blue noticeably returns to the sleeve panels for the first time since the early 2000s to give it a retro feel. The European champions will be looking to dominate the world in North America, and this is a kit worthy of their cause, with a look completed by yellow pinstripes that take inspiration from the national flag and crest.
10. Qatar (Home)
One you wouldn’t expect to sneak into our top 10, but the color scheme and subtle zigzag pattern of Qatar’s home shirt have caught our eye. The maroon color scheme is complemented by simple white trim and numbering, with the central vertical motif inspired by the nation’s flag.
9. Argentina (Home)
Adidas has rarely gone wrong with an Argentina shirt in its long association with the great football nation, and has continued the run of success in 2026 with the home and away shirts of the World Cup champions. They haven’t messed with a winning formula, with the new local edition once again sporting three vertical stripes in that famous baby blue, with the ‘Three Stripes’ and black trim. Simple in its beauty.
8. Argentina (out)
Argentina will look to defend their crown in North America, and their away uniform is a beauty. The country’s rich artistic heritage takes center stage on its primarily black away jersey, in a design that features a distinctive all-over swirling blue graphic pattern that draws inspiration from traditional motifs. Intricate floral details, climbing plants and white sparkles complete an elegant look.
7. Croatia (out)
Usually all the noise revolves around Croatia’s red and white home kit, but Nike has created modern classic potential with its away jersey for the perennial dark horses. The jersey features the classic checkered print on the sides in two shades of blue, with a gap in the middle where the shield, the Nike ‘Swoosh’ and the numbers will be located. Expect to see this one worn off the court in the coming years.
6. Sweden (out)
Sweden may have kept things basic with their home jersey, but their away kit is anything but. A ridiculously cool design on a sleek dark blue base takes visual cues from the Scandinavian nation’s music and culture of the 1960s and ’70s (think ABBA). The wavy print is absolutely fascinating and will be one of the most eye-catching on display in North America.
5. France (Home)
We’re sure Nike’s new look for the France national team will have divided opinion, but you have to give them credit for trying something different, and if things go Les Bleus’ way this summer, it could become a cult classic. The jersey certainly ticks the retro boxes with its large collar and sharp gradient geometric print in a big departure from what the American sportswear giant has produced for the French over the past 16 years.
4. Germany (Home)
This one has us drinking jugs and wearing leather pants! German heavy hitters adidas love a throwback when producing a jersey for their home country, and the new home jersey for Die Nationalmannschaft is a beauty. It clearly draws inspiration from his designs from the late ’80s and early ’90s, as the colors of the German flag extend over each shoulder and meet in the middle. The designers hope that a team that has failed in recent tournaments can do it justice in North America.
3. Curacao (outside)
Curacao, the smallest nation to have qualified for the World Cup, with 150,000 inhabitants, will have a big impact on its adidas away kit. Featuring the retro ‘Trefoil’, the pale yellow base is perfectly complemented by a striking dark blue trio and the iconic ‘Three Stripes’ in red, green and orange to really catch the eye.
2. Japan (Home)
We’re pretty sure there’s never been a bad design in the history of adidas’ collaboration with the Japan national team, and that’s certainly not going to change this summer. Evoking the manufacturer’s ‘Teamgeist’ templates from the mid-nineties, the home jersey has a retro tinge but is very much ready for modern times. The focal point is an abstract graphic inspired by the iconic haze on the horizon where the sea meets the sky in the Asian nation.
1. Mexico (Home)
Could this be the shirt that breaks the curse of the ‘Fifth Party’ in Mexico? The host nation has only made it past the round of 16 at home (in 1970 and 1986), and will hope to repeat that feat wearing its sublime new adidas home jersey. Featuring striking traditional motifs in dark green on a lighter base, adidas says it represents the energy and pride of the country, celebrating a nation that lives and breathes the beautiful game.
