Trending Now - USMNT Reveals Fresh Jerseys in Anticipation of 2026 World Cup
WHO:
Haji Wright, Diego Luna, Folarin Balogun, Alyssa Thompson, and Rose Lavelle were featured in the campaign to promote the new kits.
Jordy Romick, Nike executive
Devin Barclay, former MLS player and Nike executive
Yaz Rosete, Nike designer
Tyler Adams, USMNT midfielder
Weston McKennie, Juventus attacker
Folarin Balogun, USMNT attacker
Ricardo Pepi, USMNT forward
Desmond Armstrong, US midfielder from the 1994 World Cup
Eric Wynalda, US forward from the 1994 World Cup
U.S. Soccer Federation
Nike
Diego Luna, USMNT midfielder
Weston McKennie, Juventus attacker
Timothy Weah, USMNT player
Tyler Adams, USMNT midfielder
Devin Barclay, former MLS player and Nike executive
Yaz Rosete, Nike designer
Dave Wright, chief commercial officer of U.S. Soccer
Ronnie J. Stewart, global product director for Nike
Folarin Balogun, USMNT attacker
WHAT:
The new kits will be sold in both an authentic match version and a lower-cost stadium version for fans.
The jerseys will be available at retail locations across the country and online ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The design process for the kits began after player dissatisfaction with the 2022 World Cup kits, with players expressing their feelings during design workshops and listening sessions.
The away jersey features stars lightly embellished on a navy blue background.
The home kit features curvy red and white stripes reminiscent of the team's 2012 jersey.
The goalkeeper kit has a green and red design inspired by Jorge Campos' 1994 World Cup kit.
The kits will be worn by all 27 U.S. Soccer teams, including the USWNT, for the first time with a unified design.
The U.S. men's national team (USMNT) unveiled new kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The kits are named the Stars Kit and Stripes Kit.
The home jersey features curvy red and white stripes reminiscent of the team's 2012 jersey.
The away jersey is navy blue with lightly embellished stars.
All 27 U.S. Soccer teams, including the USWNT, will wear the same kit design.
Each jersey includes an "Inner Pride" mark inside the collar.
The number and names on the jerseys use a newly created "Stars and Stripes" font.
The USMNT's first game in the World Cup will be on June 12, 2026, against Paraguay.
WHERE:
The kits were revealed in Austin, Texas.
The USMNT will play its first World Cup game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The World Cup kicks off at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
WHEN:
The World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, and runs through the final on July 19, 2026.
The design process began after player feedback in November 2023.
The USMNT will face Ecuador in a friendly on March 25, 2026.
The kits were revealed on March 16, 2026.
The USMNT will face Belgium in a friendly on March 28, 2026.
The USMNT will face Portugal in a friendly on April 1, 2026.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026.
WHY:
The new designs were developed with input from players regarding fabric weight, seam placement, breathability, and mobility.
Players were dissatisfied with the 2022 World Cup kits, leading to a more involved design process for the 2026 kits.
The design process for the kits began after player dissatisfaction with the 2022 World Cup kits.
Players were consulted through design workshops and listening sessions to ensure their input was included.
HOW:
Nike designers asked the men's team players about previous U.S. jerseys they liked to inspire the current designs.
Nike consulted players multiple times during the design process, including meetings ahead of the Nations League matches in November 2023 and again in March 2024.
Nike collaborated with U.S. Soccer to create the kits, involving players in the design process.
The design process included player interviews about what they wanted the kits to represent.
Nike presented multiple design iterations to the players for feedback before finalizing the kits.
(UPDATED March 16, 2026 23:10 UTC)
In an exciting announcement, Nike has revealed new soccer kits featuring stars like Haji Wright, Diego Luna, Folarin Balogun, Alyssa Thompson, and Rose Lavelle, designed with player input for optimal comfort and performance. These jerseys will be available in both authentic match and more affordable stadium versions, hitting retail locations and online ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 11 and concludes on July 19. The designs were inspired by feedback from the men's team about past jerseys they favored, ensuring fans will have stylish and functional options to support their teams.
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(UPDATED March 16, 2026 19:22 UTC)
Nike has unveiled the new kits for all 27 U.S. Soccer teams, including the USWNT, which will feature a unified design for the first time. The design process began after player dissatisfaction with the 2022 World Cup kits, with feedback gathered during workshops and listening sessions starting in November 2023. The home kit showcases curvy red and white stripes reminiscent of the 2012 jersey, while the away jersey is adorned with stars on a navy blue background, and the goalkeeper kit draws inspiration from Jorge Campos' iconic 1994 World Cup design.
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(UPDATED March 16, 2026 17:22 UTC)
Today, the U.S. men's national team unveiled their new kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Austin, Texas, featuring the Stars Kit for home games and the Stripes Kit for away matches. The home jersey showcases curvy red and white stripes reminiscent of the team's 2012 design, while the away jersey is navy blue adorned with lightly embellished stars, and all jerseys include an "Inner Pride" mark inside the collar. The USMNT's first World Cup match will take place on June 12, 2026, against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.