The 48 teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup got a look at yesterday at the ball they’ll be trying to put in the back of the net next summer. On Thursday, October 2, FIFA and adidas unveiled the “Trionda” match ball for the tournament on FIFA’s website and
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Trio of Mascots Unveiled for FIFA World Cup 2026
A moose, a jaguar and a bald eagle walk into a soccer tournament — stop me if you’ve heard this one before. On Thursday, September 25, the organizers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup unveiled the trio of mascots for next summer’s tournament, which will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico
Brazilian Football Federation Issues Statement Refuting Red Away Kit Rumour
It’s not often that a national soccer federation has to issue a statement refuting a persistent rumour, but that’s exactly what the organization that oversees Brazil’s national teams had to do this week. The Confederação Brasileira de Futebol took to social media on Tuesday, April 29, to officially debunk rumours
Special Kits for German National Team Mark 125th Anniversary of DFB’s Founding
The Deutscher Fussball-Bund (DFB) may be celebrating its 125th anniversary, but it gave the German national soccer team and its fans a gift in the form of a special kit. The DFB and partner Adidas launched the new kits on Monday, March 17, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the
Mexico Goes for Gold With New National Team Third Kits
With the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Mexico’s national teams are ready to shine in new third kits manufactured by Adidas. The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol unveiled the new kits on their website and social media channels on Thursday, March 13. Dubbed
Australian National Teams Release First-Ever Kits Designed By First Nations Artist
Australia’s national soccer teams marked a historic milestone this week with the release of the first-ever national team kits designed by a First Nations artist. The kits were released on Friday, February 21, and made their on-field debut the same day when the women’s national team wore the home kit
Puma, Portugal Unveil First National Team Kits Under New Contract
With their new contract coming into effect on January 1, Puma have wasted little time putting their stamp on Portugal’s national soccer teams. The German sportswear manufacturer and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) unveiled new home and away kits — the first under the new contract between the two parties
Asian Football Confederation Rings in 2025 With New Logo
The Asian Football Confederation — which oversees club and international competitions on the world’s most populous continent — is ringing in the new year with a new logo. The AFC unveiled its new brand identity on December 31, 2024, calling it “the start of a brand new era today with
2030, 2034 World Cup Hosts Announced — What Could Their Logos Look Like?
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
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