Wales to Wear Adidas "Replica" Kits in 2022 World Cup, Belgium Upgraded to "Authentic"
The 2022 World Cup brings one change in Adidas' national team pyramid, the launch and on-pitch debut of Adidas' 2022 World Cup kits confirm.
For the 2022 World Cup, Adidas launched a new "Authentic/Player Issue" kit model. The high-end Adidas 2022 World Cup template comes with a new 3D ventilation pattern for optimal breathability, Adidas Heat.Rdy technology, and a new cut.
Adidas 2022 World Cup Kits Pyramid: Wales Only Team to Get No "Authentic" Heat.Rdy Kit
All Adidas 2022 World Cup teams except Wales are on the brand's top-level - their kits are available in the authentic, Heat.Rdy version.
Meanwhile, Wales are on Adidas' second level. Their kits are only available as "Replica". Adidas did also not produce custom "Authentic" player-exclusive kits for Wales - the Wales national team will wear Adidas "replica" kits in the 2022 World Cup, images from Wales' match away against Belgium confirm.
Belgium were upgraded
Belgium are now on the brand's top-level after they received "Replica" kits in the Euro 2020. They debuted their Heat.Rdy 2022 home kit against Wales on Thursday.
Other Adidas teams that only got replica kits are Scotland and certainly Sweden.
Adidas 2022 International Kits - Pyramid
- AAA Level: Germany, Japan (authentic long-sleeve kits available)
- Top Level: Belgium, Spain, Argentina, Mexico (authentic kits available)
- B Level: Scotland, Sweden, Wales (only replica kits available)
Meanwhile, Nike do also not sell authentic versions of all their 2022 World Cup kits - the kits of teams like Qatar and Saudi Arabia are only available as replicas in Nike's store. We expect Nike to create player-exclusive authentic versions for these teams as they did in the Euro 2020.
Puma do only sell authentic kits for Italy but all teams wear the brand's high-end Ultraweave model.
2022 World Cup Kits - Availability of Authentic Models By Brand
- Adidas: Authentic kits available to buy for all teams except Wales, worn by all teams except Wales
- Nike: Authentic kits available to buy for most teams, possibly worn by all teams
- Puma: Authentic kits not available to buy, worn by all teams
What do you think of Wales not getting authentic kits from Adidas? Comment below.
Vintage Football Shirts
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2010/11 Faroe Islands Home Shirt (L) Puma
2006 Japan Adidas Samurai Blue Supporters Tee (M)
2002/04 Adidas Template GK Shirt (M)
1985/86 Schalke L/S Home Shirt (S) Adidas
2012/13 Burnley (Ian Woan) *Staff Issue* Puma Training Polo (M)
2013/14 Hellas Verona Track Jacket (S) Nike
2006/08 Chelsea Lampard #8 Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2000/02 Spain Track Jacket (L) Adidas
2016/17 Bayern Munich Alonso #14 Home Shirt (L) Adidas
2009/10 Spain A.Iniesta #6 Home Shirt (L) Adidas
River Plate 125th Anniversary Goalkeeper Kit Leaked
River will receive a very stylish keeper kit for the 125th birthday, based on the streamlined Trefoil 26 template.
Adidas F50 Messi 2026 World Cup Boots
Old Firm Football Boots has created some nice mock-ups of Messi's signature cleats for the 2026 World Cup.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/2025/12/adidas-f50-messi-el-ultimo-tango.html
Cerro Porteño 2026 Third Kit Released: 1990s Puma Remake
Puma has officially unveiled the new 2026 third kit for Paraguayan Primera División side Cerro Porteño. The release leans heavily into nostalgia, offering a direct modern recreation of one of the club's most beloved vintage shirts from the late 1990s.
The new Cerro Porteño 2026 third shirt is built on a white base, sharply contrasted by solid dark blue sleeves and vibrant red detailing on the classic polo collar and sleeve cuffs. The most prominent design element is the large, sublimated grey graphic covering the front and back of the torso, which faithfully replicates the stylized "CP" monogram watermark found on the original 1999 kit.
The 2026 third kit serves as a great tribute to the famous "Pinturas Renner" era.
What are your thoughts on this direct retro remake for the new Cerro Porteño third kit? Let us know in the comments below.
Viktoria Köln 26-27 Third Kit Released
German 3. Liga side Viktoria Köln has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 2026-2027 season. Produced by Joma, the new release embraces a deeply nostalgic "Viktoria-Vintage" aesthetic to celebrate the club's roots. This launch also marks a significant off-pitch reunion, as the team will once again feature the logo of the ETL-Gruppe across the chest, welcoming back their long-time former main sponsor for the upcoming campaign.
The Joma Viktoria Köln 26-27 third shirt opts for a classic black and white color palette that leans heavily into retro football fashion. Both the Joma manufacturer logo and the Viktoria Köln club crest have been modified to perfectly match the monochrome aesthetic, blending seamlessly into the design. To complete the vintage look, the jersey is equipped with a traditional polo collar, purposely designed by the club to function equally well as a stylish lifestyle piece for fans to wear casually away from the pitch.
The new Viktoria Köln 2026-2027 third kit is currently available for pre-order via the club's official online store, with physical deliveries expected to begin in late June.
Special Castore Slavia Prague 25-26 'Fight Against Cancer' Kit Revealed
SK Slavia Praha has unveiled a special-edition kit to be worn during their final match of the season against Viktoria Plzeň this Sunday.
Produced by Castore and designed in collaboration with renowned Czech artist Pasta Oner, the bespoke jersey is entirely dedicated to raising awareness for the fight against cancer. The club has confirmed that all match-worn shirts will subsequently be auctioned off to the highest bidders, complete with certificates of authenticity, with the entirety of the proceeds going directly to support three specific individuals - Peter, Kuba, and Verč- in their personal battles with the disease.
The design of the Slavia Prague charity kit boasts vibrant shades of purple and magenta. The most striking element of the shirt is the massive white awareness ribbon dominating the front.
The bespoke detailing continues on the reverse side of the jersey, where the lower back features a bold, custom graphic reading "Fight For Your Life!" in a stylized, artistic font.
What are your thoughts on this special-edition charity design from Slavia Prague and Castore? Let us know in the comments below.