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There’s just one week left until the biggest show on earth begins, with the 2026 World Cup kicking off on June 11. If you haven’t already caught a serious case of World Cup fever, what better way to get in the mood than by checking out the best kits that will be on display across North America this summer.
The fact that the tournament is being expanded into a one-off 48-team event and some teams are bizarrely choosing to have three distinct strips means that there will be over 100 different jerseys on display in North America, which is undoubtedly something of a record.
Here are the 20 best kits for the 2026 World Cup – ranked:
20. Senegal (Home)
Sure, 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 jersey is inspired by the hand-painted buses of its capital, Dakar, with an eye-catching abstract print throughout. It’s just a shame that PUMA decided to reduce the colors.
19. Algeria (Away)
Adidas Originals’ ‘Trefoil’ returns to their away jerseys, giving them a decidedly retro vibe. The Algerian 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 really nice touch.
18. Ivory Coast (Home)
Ivory Coast always attract attention with their bright orange jerseys, but PUMA has taken it a step further ahead of the World Cup. The Elephants’ home jersey sports a striking animal print design on this classic orange base, with flashes of green on the side panels. It celebrates the country’s unified passion for the beautiful game.
17. Germany (away)
Adidas has delivered something a little different for the away kit for Germany, the country where the sportswear giant calls home. It features an unusual navy blue base with ‘aqua blue’ embellishments, with a color palette mixing hues from different eras of the national team from the 1950s to the 80s. The all-over herringbone pattern really pops.
16. South Korea (Home)
Nike kits in South Korea always seem to go all out, 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 the country’s mountainous landscape and the tiger print on a “red lobal” base, playing on the idea of an ambush of the wild beasts, which are one of their most important national symbols.
15. England (home)
Is this the jersey with which England will end their agonizing 60-year wait for a major trophy on the men’s side? They will certainly hope so. Nike have evoked some serious retro vibes for the new Three Lions home jersey, which is apparently inspired by the iconic Umbro number from 2000. The modern version features a subtle all-over Three Lions motif, with striking red numbering, trim and detailing on the collar and cuffs.
14. Canada (Home)
One of the host countries, Canada, will be in the spotlight at home in their new Nike home kit. The American sportswear manufacturer found a creative way to incorporate the country’s most important cultural and natural symbol, the maple leaf. An oversized pattern takes center stage, with the leaf outlined by darker shades of red throughout.
13. Jordan (third)
Yes, you read that right: some countries will actually have a third kit at the World Cup. If this isn’t quite a ‘game over’ moment for you, then I hope you enjoy Jordan’s third kit from Kelme. A clean, black base, this shirt highlights the subtle floral pattern that covers most of the body. Let’s just hope we can get a glimpse of it on the ground.
12. DR Congo (Home)
Umbro are not messing around with DR Congo’s home jersey as the African nation prepares to play in a World Cup for the first time since 1974, then known as Zaire. Mainly blue with neat trimming on the sleeves and collar, it’s all about the striking print on the torso, which is apparently 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 notably returns to the sleeve panels for the first time since the early 2000s to give it a retro touch. The European champions will be aiming for world domination in North America, and this is a kit worthy of their cause, with the look completed by yellow pinstripes that take inspiration from the national flag and crest.
10. Qatar (Home)
You might not expect to sneak into our top 10, but the color combination and subtle zigzag pattern on Qatar’s home jersey caught our eye. The brown color is complemented by simple white borders and numbering, with the central vertical motif inspired by the national flag.
9. Argentina (home)
Adidas has rarely gone wrong with Argentina’s jersey during its long association with the great soccer nation, and they’ve continued the momentum in 2026 with the World Cup holders’ home and away kits. They haven’t played with a winning formula, with the new home edition once again sporting three vertical stripes in that famous celestial blue, with the ‘Three Stripes’ and a black border. Simple in its beauty.
8. Argentina (away)
Argentina will be looking to defend their crown in North America, and their away kit is nothing short of stunning. The country’s rich artistic heritage is at the center of their predominantly black away shirt, in a design featuring a distinct swirling blue graphic pattern across the body that draws inspiration from traditional motifs. Intricate floral details, vines and flashes of white complete an elegant look.
7. Croatia (away)
Usually all the noise revolves around Croatia’s red and white home jersey, but Nike has created a potential modern classic with its away jersey for the perennial dark horses. The shirt features the classic checkerboard print on the sides in two-tone blue, with a gap between the crest, the Nike “Swoosh” and the numbers. Expect to see this one worn off the field in the years to come.
6. Sweden (away)
Sweden may have kept things basic with their home jersey, but their away jersey is anything but. A ridiculously cool design on a sleek dark blue base takes inspiration from the Scandinavian nation’s music and culture of the 60s and 70s (think ABBA). The wavy print is absolutely mesmerizing 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 French team will have divided opinion, but credit to them for trying something different – and if things go their way for the Blues this summer, it could become a cult classic. The shirt certainly ticks the retro box with its large collar and geometric gradient print setting a big departure from what the American sportswear giant has produced for the French over the past 16 years.
4. Germany (home)
This one makes us down mugs and put on leather pants! German big hitters adidas love to go back in time when producing a jersey for their home country, and Die Nationalmannschaft’s new home jersey is a thing of beauty. It’s clearly inspired by their designs from the late 80s and early 90s, as the colors of the German flag extend across each shoulder and meet in the middle. The designers are hoping that a team that has been disappointing in recent tournaments can do it justice in North America.
3. Curaçao (Away)
Curaçao, the smallest nation to qualify for the World Cup, will have 150,000 inhabitants. Featuring retro ‘Trefoil’, the pale yellow base is perfectly complemented by a striking dark blue triumbine 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’ designs from the mid-2000s, the home jersey is retro-tinged but completely ready for modern times. The focal point is an abstract graphic inspired by the iconic mist on the horizon where the sea meets the sky in the Asian nation.
1. Mexico (Home)
Could this be the jersey that breaks the Mexican curse of the “Quinto Partido”?! The hosts have only made it past the round of 16 at home (in 1970 and 1986), and they will be hoping to repeat that feat in their sublime new adidas home kit. Featuring striking traditional designs in dark green on a lighter base, adidas says it represents the country’s energy and pride, celebrating a nation that lives and breathes the beautiful game.
