Kylian Mbappe Wears Special World Cup 'Top Scorer' Patch
In France's opening match of the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé wore a special insignia on his France kit to commemorate his achievement as the top scorer of the 2022 World Cup. Following his Golden Boot win in Qatar, where he scored eight goals, the French captain's jersey now features a dedicated patch recognizing this individual accolade.
This addition comes as part of a wider trend of specialized badges seen on national team kits during the 2026 World Cup. Alongside standard tournament patches, various players have been spotted wearing insignias denoting their debut or legacy status.
Messi Wears FIFA 2026 World Cup 'Legacy' Patch
On the day he became the first player ever to appear in six World Cups, Lionel Messi chose to wear the World Cup "Legacy" patch instead of the "Golden Ball Award" patch.
Prior to this, only Manuel Neuer and Yuto Nagatomo had been honored with the prestigious "Legacy" patch.
New Al Khulood Logo Revealed
Saudi Pro League club Al Khulood have officially unveiled their new logo following a public fan vote. The updated crest, which forms part of a broader visual identity refresh for the team, incorporates elements inspired by the club's home city of Ar Rass into the previous shield design. This marks the second time the club's visual identity has been updated since Ben Harburg's acquisition of the team.

