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Argentina will wear their navy blue away kit against England's all-white home kit in the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta (Wednesday, 20:00 BST, live on BBC). The kit choice follows FIFA's color-contrast rules and is also linked by some to Argentina's famous past wins over England; England reached the semis by beating Norway in extra time, while Argentina edged Switzerland after extra time.
After a fan backlash to the 2022 World Cup kits, Nike and the USMNT involved players in a year‑long design process that ended with two bold home and away kits for 2026—the Stars Kit and Stripes Kit. Drawing on iconic Denim and Waldos patterns and adding a modern goalkeeper look, the designs aim to be unmistakably American and reflect the players’ identities as the team prepares to play on home soil.
A look at five standout NWSL 2026 kits as teams unveil new designs, including Racing Louisville’s Disco Kit inspired by the city’s disco history, North Carolina Courage’s Become Kit with a carnivorous-plant theme, Washington Spirit’s Spirit in Bloom cherry-blossom motif, Gotham FC’s Lady Liberty Kit, and the Chicago Stars’ more traditional Gameday DNA kit. The debut of third kits for Boston Legacy and Denver Summit is noted, with commentary on how each design ties (or struggles to tie) to its city and brand.
Sports Illustrated ranks all 16 2026 NWSL kits, crowning Orlando Pride’s Unity secondary kit for its meaningful Pulse anniversary tribute, with standout picks including Washington Spirit’s bold Spirit in Bloom primary and Gotham’s Lady Liberty third kit among others.
Nike and U.S. Soccer have unveiled new home and away kits for the U.S. national teams, named the "American Classic" and "American Icon" respectively. The designs have received mixed reviews from The Athletic's U.S. soccer staff, with opinions ranging from praise for the clean and traditional look of the home kit to criticism for the lack of creativity and departure from the team's identity. Overall, the kits have been rated between 2/5 and 4.5/5, with some expressing hope for more consistency and creativity in future releases.
The NWSL has revealed new home and away kits for all 14 teams for the 2024 season, marking the first league-wide kit reset in women's professional soccer. The collection, created in collaboration with Nike, features visually striking and community-inspired designs, with each team showcasing unique jerseys.
The team presentation for the 110th Tour de France took place in Bilbao, Spain, with each of the 22 teams showcasing their new kits and equipment. Team Bahrain Victorious paid tribute to their teammate Gino Mäder, who passed away during the Tour de Suisse, and received a warm welcome from the crowd for local riders Pello Bilbao and Mikel Landa. Several teams unveiled new branding and sponsors, including Team DSM, Trek-Segafredo, and Uno-X. The kits featured updated graphics and color schemes, with Jumbo-Visma incorporating a star-filled sky and Bora-Hansgrohe adding the names of past riders. Israel-Premier Tech showcased a jersey promoting tourism in Israel.