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U.S. Soccer and Nike Unveil Unified 'Stars & Stripes' Kits for 2026 World Cup

Player-led design marks a shift from 2022’s criticized kits to a single identity for all U.S. teams.

Overview

  • The collection features two primaries—the red-and-white Stripes home and navy Stars away—plus an updated goalkeeper kit.
  • The USMNT will debut the jerseys in Atlanta against Belgium on March 28 and Portugal on March 31 before opening the World Cup versus Paraguay on June 12 in Inglewood.
  • Designs were developed through player workshops covering fabric weight, seam placement, breathability and fit, responding to past concerns.
  • Nike’s AERO-FIT/Dri-FIT ADV technology underpins the match jerseys, which are offered as authentic and lower-cost stadium versions and distributed at about 2,500 U.S. retailers.
  • New identity details include an Inner Pride collar mark, bespoke Stars and Stripes typefaces and heritage references to the 2012 “Waldo” look, with a streetwear capsule due later this spring.