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Adidas Brings Back Trefoil as It Unveils 2026 World Cup Away Kits

The 25‑federation collection pairs 1990s design cues with new heat‑management fabrics for North American conditions.

Overview

  • The away shirts were released on March 20, roughly three months before the World Cup starts on June 11 across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • Adidas restores the trefoil to the right chest on all away kits for the first time in 36 years, signaling a retro brand shift.
  • The range spans 25 partner federations, with 13 teams already qualified for the tournament at the time of launch.
  • Adidas details performance features for hot weather, including 3D mechanical‑stretch fabrics, thermal body‑mapping and CLIMACOOL+ for enhanced ventilation and sweat management.
  • Design callouts include Germany’s navy chevron motif with turquoise accents, Spain’s off‑white mineral pattern with ‘ESPAÑA’ at the collar, Belgium’s pink‑and‑light‑blue geometric look with a black collar and 1990s‑style numbering, and Italy’s couture‑inspired light‑blue and white weave with navy and gold trim and a monogram detail.