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Newcastle United and adidas Tweak Tradition with 26/27 Home Shirt

You’d think that black and white stripes is all you need when it comes to Newcastle United’s home kit, but adidas have managed to add a little extra to the club’s new home shirt for the 26/27 season.

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The Best Jersey Designs That Definitely Won’t Appear at the 2026 World Cup

It’s a sad reality that not every team can make it to the World Cup, even with the expanded number of nations competing this year. And with that comes another disappointment: some truly beautiful shirt designs won’t get the chance to shine on the biggest stage in football. So we’ve rounded up the best of those that missed out, to give them their moment in the spotlight.

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The Boots That Will Be on Show at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is set to be the biggest and boldest yet, with more nations – and therefore more players – than ever before taking to pitches across Mexico, the United States and Canada. Here, we round up the boots that will be on display from the game’s biggest brands.

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Mizuno Drop the Prism White Pack for the World Cup and the New Season Beyond

Marking the beginning of the new season and the road to the World Cup, the Prism White Pack introduces the official WC colour for Mizuno Football, featuring both the Alpha III and the all-new Morelia Neo Beta V.

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Messi Reveals the adidas F50 'El Ultimo Tango' for the World Cup

One last dance? Better pull on your best dancing shoes then. For that, adidas equip Lionel Messi with a design fittingly known as 'El Último Tango’ (don’t need a Spanish degree to translate that one!)

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LEGO Serves up a Special for the Kids With New Collab Collection With Nike

Two absolute powerhouses have come together ahead of the World Cup, with Nike and LEGO teaming up for a collection purely for kids.

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Leeds United & adidas Turn the Clock Back for Design of 26/27 Away Kit

In keeping with the brand’s recent trends, the new Leeds United away kit for the 26/27 season features the Trefoil. But for the club it’s the first time it’s appeared on their kit, making it a marker of their status.

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FC Porto’s 26/27 Away Shirt Is a Masterclass in Story-Led Design

There’s something pretty satisfying when a football kit actually means something, isn’t there? Not just a slick colour swap or a trendy pattern thrown on for the sake of it, but a design that genuinely taps into the identity of the club. That’s exactly what FC Porto and New Balance have gone for with the club’s new away shirt for the 2026/27 season. And honestly, it’s a really nice touch.

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Real Madrid & adidas Tweak Tradition For Club's 26/27 Home Shirt

For the upcoming 26/27 season for Real Madrid, it’s a case of out with the old and in with the… old? Well, in the managerial hot seat at least. But the club’s new home kit from adidas has a fresh feel about it at least.

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Chelsea & Nike Prove Less Is More With 26/27 Home Kit

Chelsea and Nike’s clean 2026/27 home jersey is a timely reminder that when it comes to kits, less can still be more.

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The adidas Road to Glory Pack Is Set To Pop at the 2026 World Cup

Gearing up for the summer, adidas drop the Road to Glory pack, which breaks new ground by being the first boot pack ever to feature the FIFA World Cup trophy, with it appearing on the heel counter of each model.

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Diadora x Dolce & Gabbana is the Collab You Didn’t See Coming

High-end fashion collabs in football are so in right now, with everyone from Louis Vuitton, Dior, Armani and Moncler stepping into the game. So it’s no surprise to see Dolce & Gabbana dipping their toe into the action. What may raise an eyebrow, though, is their choice of partner, with the premier Italian luxury house teaming up with compatriots Diadora.

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Les Bleus, But Make It Jacquemus

Nike's Jacquemus World Cup collection is exactly what we expected only, well, better.

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Nike Redefine Speed with Latest Mercurial Vapor and Superfly Innovation

Nike are turning the page on the Mercurial once again, unveiling the next-gen Superfly and Vapor silhouettes just in time for the summer’s biggest stage. And while the silo has always been synonymous with speed, this latest evolution feels even faster.

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PUMA & AC Milan Stick Firmly to Tradition With 26/27 Home Shirt

AC Milan, alongside PUMA, have unveiled their 2026/27 home kit, and it’s less about reinventing the wheel and more about reminding everyone why the wheel looked so good in the first place. This is classic Milan through and through: bold, confident, and instantly recognisable.

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PUMA Prepare for the Summer With the Showtime Pack

Ready for the summer, PUMA has revealed its “Showtime” pack ahead of this summer’s action, with the Future 9, Ultra 6, and King 20 all arriving in bold, tropical-inspired designs. Each model features mismatched left and right boots, continuing a signature aesthetic that traces back over a decade.

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