The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially the biggest tournament in football history, expanding to 48 teams and spreading across three host nations. But with more countries, more games, and more eyeballs on the pitch than ever before,

Every nation will arrive at the 2026 FIFA World Cup wearing a unique blend of history and modern design, and many have provided very memorable looks. Bennett Griffith ranks the best.

A jersey is more than just a piece of fabric. It represents identity, history, and national pride. It carries an entire country on the shoulders of its players and, in many cases, becomes an enduring symbol because of the moments it witnessed on the pitch.

From Uruguay’s ancestral armour to Yohji Yamamoto’s shirt for Japan, this summer’s World Cup unveils a range of kits to rival the spectacle on the pitch. View on euronews

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Haiti has developed a visual language that is unique, recognizable and deeply influential — one shaped by history, survival, diaspora, craftsmanship and an almost instinctive relationship with beauty.

The 48 team 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks-off next week in Mexico City as El Tri face South Africa. Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Jordan and Cape Verde will all debut at the 2026 World Cup and play in a FIFA World Cup for the first time.