One of the elements of the World Cup that often captures many people’s attention is the kits that are released. Currently, the expense of Football kits is extraordinary with many of the nation’s jerseys worth upwards of £80 for an adult £70 for juniors! Quite frankly it’s outrageous. There have been some classics over the years: the 1996 Italian home kit, the always iconic Brazil top and who remembers the beauty Nigeria released for the 2018 World Cup? Kits can be associated to big players and big moments too!

For this tournament there’s a good selection of different styles and designs. Here are five to look out for.

 Germany Home Kit

The German home kit feels like a reminder of everything international football should be. Bold, clean and historic. Adidas have reverted to iconic German shirts of the past, bringing back the famous black, red and gold chest pattern that will immediately remind fans of Italia 90 and one of the most recognisable kits in football history. It has been modernised with sharper detailing and a sleeker fit, but the essence remains the same. Germany kits have always had an aura around them especially at major tournaments and this one feels built for the big stage.

There’s also extra significance surrounding this release. This is expected to be the final Germany World Cup kit made by Adidas before the national team moves to a new manufacturer in 2027, ending one of football’s most historic partnerships. From Beckenbauer and Matthäus to Özil, Müller and Kroos, some of Germany’s greatest footballing moments have come wearing the three stripes. The four stars above the badge remain a reminder of that success and while this current Germany side is entering a new era, the shirt feels like a bridge between generations. Nostalgia matters in football and Germany may just have produced one of the standout kits of the tournament before a ball has even been kicked.

Netherlands Home Kit

There are certain international shirts in football that don’t need reinventing and the Netherlands home kit is one of them. The moment you see that bright orange colour you instantly think of Cruyff, Total Football, Van Basten, Bergkamp, Sneijder and some of the most entertaining international sides the game has ever seen. Nike have understood that perfectly with this latest design. The kit keeps things simple, clean and unmistakably Dutch, allowing the famous Orange colour to remain the centrepiece. Sometimes football kits become iconic because of complicated designs, but the Netherlands shirt has always been iconic because of what it represents.

There’s also something timeless about seeing the Netherlands walk out in orange at a major tournament. Few international shirts carry the same identity in football. The colour itself has become bigger than just a kit, it’s part of football culture. From the sea of orange in the stands to the fearless style of football traditionally associated with the Dutch national side, the shirt always carries expectation and excitement. This current generation featuring players like Virgil van Dijk, Frenkie de Jong and Xavi Simons now have the responsibility of adding their own story to that history. The Netherlands home kit doesn’t need dramatic redesigns to stand out. It’s already one of the most recognisable shirts football has ever produced.

Spain Away Kit

Spain’s new away kit feels like something straight out of an old summer tournament. Clean, classy and slightly understated until you properly look at the details. Adidas have moved away from the brighter colours usually associated with Spain away shirts and instead gone for an off-white design combined with dark burgundy and gold. It gives the shirt a much more elegant feel, almost vintage in places, whilst still looking modern enough to represent this current Spain side. Sometimes less really is more with football kits and Spain may have nailed that balance here.

What makes this shirt even more exciting is the generation of players preparing to wear it. Spain suddenly looks like one of the most entertaining teams in international football again. With the emergence of players like Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Nico Williams, combined with the experience of Rodri and Cucurella, there’s a freedom and unpredictability to this side that feels very different from previous Spanish teams. This kit mirrors that shift. Calm and stylish on the surface but filled with creativity underneath. Spain shirts always carry expectation because of everything achieved between 2008 and 2012, but this kit is focused on the future rather than the past. If Spain go deep into the tournament, don’t be surprised if this quickly becomes one of the standout kits of the summer.

Norway Away Kit

Norway’s new away kit feels intimidating before a ball has even been kicked. Nike have gone all in on the blackout design, producing an all-black shirt with subtle dark striping and tonal detailing that gives the kit a cold and imposing look. It’s simple, aggressive and doesn’t need bright colours or loud patterns to stand out. There’s something very old-school about a completely black football kit, especially at international level, and this one almost feels designed to reflect Norway’s identity perfectly. Nike themselves described the shirt as being inspired by Viking warriors and you can absolutely see that influence throughout the design.

Norway are no longer just the side with Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard. There’s genuine depth and attacking talent emerging throughout this squad with players like Antonio Nusa helping transform them into one of Europe’s most entertaining international teams. The kit mirrors that shift perfectly. Dark, confident and fearless. Sometimes international kits try too hard to become iconic, but Norway have done the opposite here. They’ve kept it minimal and let the atmosphere around the shirt do the work.

USA Home Kit

The USA home kit for the 2026 World Cup feels deliberately bold in a way that only really makes sense when you remember where the tournament is being held. Nike have kept the front relatively clean with a white base and classic red waves, but there’s nothing quiet about the overall impression. This is a shirt built to stand out in a home World Cup, and it leans fully into that idea. The real talking point is the back of the kit, where a sharp, fragmented graphic cuts across the numbers and shoulders. It feels modern, slightly chaotic and unmistakably American in its intent. There’s a sense that Nike haven’t tried to soften it or make it universally neat. Instead, they’ve gone for something that feels loud, confident and designed to be seen in a stadium full of noise.

It’s a kit that reflects where US football is right now as much as it does design trends. This is no longer a team trying to quietly establish itself on the world stage. There’s expectation now, especially with a home tournament and a core group of players competing regularly in Europe’s top leagues. With a coach as reputable as Mauricio Pochettino and names on the pitch like Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun leading the side, the pressure has shifted towards performance rather than potential. The shirt mirrors that shift. It doesn’t ease into the background, it demands attention, even if that attention is split depending on where you stand on the design itself. Like the team wearing it, it feels like something still being defined in real time, with the eyes of the World waiting to see if American ‘soccer’ is to be taken seriously.