Following on from both Nike and adidas revealing their federation kits for this summer’s Euros and Copa America competitions, this week’s international break has seen a raft of kit debuts in matches across the globe.
This summer is set to be an exciting one, with both UEFA Euro 2024 set to take place in Germany and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 in USA. With the kick off of both competitions around three months away, adidas and Nike have recently revealed fresh new kit sets for their federations, and following these reveals, this week’s international break has seen a raft of kit debuts in matches across the globe.
Some of the more eye-catching debuts included the long-sleeved version of Germany’s home shirt, as worn by Kai Havertz as he fired home his side’s second from a Musiala cutback in a 2-0 win over France – fired being the operative word given the hues of the outstanding graphics on the jersey sleeves. It could well become a collectors piece for more than just being an outstanding design as well, following the news that Nike is set to pick up the contract with the DFB from 2027.
Despite being on the wrong end of that result, France were also debuting their new home shirt, this one from Nike. What was instantly notable alongside that oversized cock (we're talking about the crest here, people!) was how much brighter the blue of this kit was when compared to the darker shades of their last kit. It was far closer in shade to that of Italy, who, coincidentally, are one of the first sides to give a run out to both of their new kits already during their mini-tour of the States.
The Belgium home and away kits were among the most well received of all kits dropped over this period, and the home shirt got its debut in the 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland. A highlight of both was the embossed tessellation of 3D diamonds, and it was good to see that these details were not lost in action, instead standing out amongst the rich national colours.
A match dominated by Nike saw England facing off against Brazil at Wembley. Whilst Brazil took the win thanks to Endrick’s opportunistic finish, both sides looked the part – Brazil in their change strip and England in their home. The former opting to give a run out of their rarely used away shirt, given their home shirt doesn’t clash with other kits all that often. Expect both sides to switch into their alternate strips for their games against Belgium and Spain respectively, with England taking the step of wearing their shirts in the second half against Belgium with no names to raise awareness for dementia symptoms.
Despite some confusion surrounding the stylised name and number sets, Norway’s away shirt looked as ice-cold as Erling Haaland’s finishing (albeit he blanked in the 2-1 loss against Czech Republic).
The World Champions also wore their new home shirt for the first time, with that insertion of gold on the traditional blue and white being of note.
Probably one of the most eye-catching home and away pairings of this years offerings has gone to Mexico, and they debuted their away shirt in their 3-0 win over Panama, with that all-over pattern depicting the serpent that can be found on the Mexican coat of arms. All eyes on their next clash to hopefully see that home shirt in action. And that game will be against USA in the final of the Concacaf Nations League – a fitting stage. USA also gave their away shirt, with that blue and red colour split pairing well with the shorts.
Rounding off the spots for the week were Spain in their change strip, which was inspired by a bustling Spanish beach in the middle of summer, and Portugal in their striking away kit – likely the last from Nike following the news that PUMA are set to take the reigns from January 2025.
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