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Adidas Unveils 2026 National-Team Kits as Brazil’s Dark-Blue Away Shirt Leaks

The rollout spotlights heat-adapted fabrics for North American venues, with Brazil reverting to royal blue after a federation veto of a proposed red.

Overview

  • Adidas presented primary designs for 22 partner federations in New York, with main kits available on its official site starting Nov. 6.
  • The collection blends historical motifs with performance materials, including 3D body‑mapped mechanical stretch, Climacool+ sweat management and strategically placed mesh for ventilation.
  • Argentina officially launched its 2026 home shirt, featuring gradient light‑blue stripes referencing 1978, 1986 and 2022, with sales beginning Nov. 6.
  • Images published by FootyHeadlines show Brazil’s second shirt in a dark/royal blue Jordan design, which Brazilian outlets report has been selected over a previously planned red.
  • CBF president Samir Xaud said he met urgently with Nike in August to halt the red version, and reports indicate the Brazil Jordan x Seleção launch is slated for March 2026.