The host countries for two more men’s FIFA World Cups are set — now begins the speculation on what their tournament logos could look like. On Wednesday, December 11, FIFA officially awarded the 2030 World Cup to a joint bid from Spain, Morocco and Portugal, while also officially awarding the
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Nike, Brazil Extend National Team Kit Contract Until 2038
Not even a week after announcing an extension to their contract with Uruguay’s national soccer federation, Nike has locked up the rights to outfit another South American powerhouse for the next 14 years. Nike announced on Friday, December 6, that they’d extended their contract with the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol
Nike, Uruguay Extend Kit Deal for National Teams
After signing a short-term deal to cover this past summer’s Copa América, it seems both Nike and Uruguay liked what they saw. The Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol (AUF) and the American sportswear giant announced on Tuesday, December 3, that the two parties had signed “a multi-year partnership that cements Nike
Portuguese Football Federation Signs New Kit Deal With Puma, Ending 27 Years With Nike
Portugal’s national soccer teams will have a different look once the calendar flips over to 2025, as the country’s football federation has entered into a “blockbuster long-term partnership” with German outfitter Puma. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and Puma announced the new deal on Wednesday, November 27. The contract is
Guinea Contests Loss to Tanzania in African Cup of Nations Qualifier Over Wrong Shirt Number
An argument over a shirt number could result in the field for the upcoming African Cup of Nations looking very different than it currently does. On Thursday, November 21, the Guinea Football Federation (Feguifoot) lodged a formal complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over their men’s national team’s
Mexican Football Federation Extends Kit Contract With Adidas Until 2034
Mexico’s national football teams will continue to wear the 3 Stripes until 2034 following the announcement of a contract extension last week. The Federación Mexicana de Futbol (FMF) announced on Friday, November 22, that they had extended their kit contract with German sportswear giant Adidas for another 10 years, “seeking
FIFA Unveils ‘Innovative’ New Trophy for Club World Cup
24-carat gold-plated trophy was designed in collaboration with luxury jeweller Tiffany & Co. and transforms from a shield to “a multifaceted and orbital structure”; contains laser-engraved icons along with inscriptions in 13 languages and in Braille
Puma Unveils New Home and Away Kits for Five African National Teams
Countries on the continent outfitted by Puma include Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco and Senegal
FIFA Unveils Logo For 2025 Club World Cup
Tournament debuts new format in summer 2025 in United States with 32 club teams from six confederations around the world competing
Argentina, Adidas Extend Kit Contract Until 2038
Extension of contract between Asociación del Fútbol Argentino and German sportswear company ensures Albiceleste will wear 3 Stripes for next 4 World Cups
Uruguay Launches First Home and Away Kits Under New Nike Deal
Kits are not yet available for retail purchase; AUF warns that any shirts out there are fakes and they will take “necessary legal action” against counterfeiters
10 Smaller European Countries Get New 2024-26 Kits Thanks to UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme
In partnership with Italian manufacturer Erreà, program allows associations that lack bargaining power to get too-caliber kits for their national teams