Adidas & Nike Battle For 2022 World Cup Title
Dec 14, 2022, by Chris
Update: It is an Adidas vs Nike final in the 2022 World Cup. Argentina (Adidas) will face France (Nike) in the 2022 World Cup title. Both teams have won the World Cup two times already, meaning that the winner will get a third star.
2022 World Cup Kit Battle - Final
Update: Four Nike teams were knocked out in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. The Adidas and Puma team both reached the semi-finals, meaning that only Nike teams were knocked out in the quarter-finals.
The last remaining Adidas and Puma teams both won their quarter-finals
In the 2022 World Cup semi-final, Nike still lead and have the chance for an all-Nike final. Nike: 2 teams, Adidas & Puma: 1 team
2022 World Cup Kit Battle - Semi-Finals
Update: It is now even more likely that a Nike team will win the 2022 World Cup. Nike supply 6 of the remaining 8 teams (75%). Only two teams not sponsored by the Swoosh are left (Argentina - Adidas, Morocco - Puma).
2022 World Cup Kit Battle - Quarter Finals
2022 World Cup Kit Brand Overview - Quarter Finals
2022 World Cup Kit Brand Overview - All 32 Teams vs Quarter Finals
Original Article: Nike Win 2022 World Cup Group Stage Kit Battle
Nike have had an impressive record in the 2022 World Cup group stage when it comes to their sponsored teams, and so also to kits.
2022 World Cup Kit Makers Last 16 - Only Adidas, Nike & Puma Left
10 Nike teams are in the round of 16. Both Adidas and Puma make the kits for just 3 teams, respectively.
Nike started the 2022 World Cup with 13 teams, meaning that just three Nike teams were eliminated in the group stage - Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Canada.
Meanwhile, all small brands were already eliminated - Hummel, Marathon, Majid, Kappa, New Balance, and One All Sports.
As reported by us earlier this week, Nike's kits are also the best against the heat of the three big brands. It is not known if this had any impact on the performance of teams but it is probably random.
2022 World Cup - Last 16 Kit Duels
Are you surprised to see Nike winning the group stage with this big gap? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and check out all World Cup football kit statistics and classic old jerseys on Football Kit Archive.
Ajax Player' Goalkeeper Kit Was Manually Created by the Club
A curious detail has emerged regarding AFC Ajax's kit specifications for the 26-27 season. While Ajax outfield players take the pitch wearing standard replica-spec shirts with embroidered crests and fan-grade fabric, goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen has been spotted wearing a genuine player-issue authentic Adidas shirt.
The difference comes down to how Adidas structures its team tiers and produces goalkeeper templates. Since Ajax is not currently classified as an Adidas Elite partner, the three stripes brand does not manufacture dedicated authentic player-spec versions for their outfield kits. However, Adidas makes authentic base goalkeeper shirts available to its clubs, complete with lightweight Climacool+ performance fabric, printed Adidas branding, and the official authentic hem jocktag.
To prepare the shirt for matchday, Ajax manually customized the blank authentic goalkeeper template in-house by heat-applying the club's three-starred crest and sponsor graphics. This process allows ter Stegen to wear a true high-performance shirt on the pitch, even as the rest of the squad continues to play in standard replica shirts.
Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Sam Kerr Signature Boots Leaked - 2 Real Images
Footy Headlines can leak 2 new real images of the Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Sam Kerr signature boots. Big thanks to shoptcrampons.
The boots showcase a stunning aesthetic with a predominantly mint green base, an iridescent gradient of light blue, purple, and pink, a deep purple Nike Swoosh with a pink outline, a translucent soleplate, and Sam Kerr's elegant signature near the lace eyelets.
Next-Gen Adidas Predator 27 Launch Edition Leaked - 6 New Images
Footy Headlines can now leak 6 new pictures of the next-gen Adidas Predator 2027 launch edition. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The next-gen Adidas Predator 27 launch edition heavily recalls the iconic Predator Precision from the year 2000, featuring a blue/red/white colorway and similar design elements like the wavy Three Stripes and a red fold-over tongue.
Manchester United Wear Premier League Sleeve Patches on Both Arms for The First Time In 9 Years
The recent Gameweek 2 against Ipswich Town marked the first time since the 17-18 season - when the Premier League first permitted left-sleeve sponsors - Man United wore Premier League sleeve patches on both arms.
With their deal with DXC Technology expiring in June 2026 and no replacement yet, the Red Devils left their left sleeve blank, requiring them to display the patches on both sides as per Premier League regulations.
The 17-18 season was also the last time United played without a sleeve sponsor. From 18-19 through 25-26, the Old Trafford side always had a dedicated sleeve partner, featuring Kohler (2018–2022) and DXC Technology (2022–2026).
Crystal Palace Announce Molson Coors Beer Partnership
Crystal Palace have officially announced a new multi-year partnership with Molson Coors Beverage Company, naming the brewing giant as the club's Official Beer Partner.
As part of the agreement, Molson Coors beverages will be served across all concourses and hospitality lounges at Selhurst Park on matchdays. The portfolio introduced to supporters includes popular brands such as Carling, Madrí Excepcional, Coors, Carling Premier, and Aspall Cyder.
The deal strengthens Molson Coors' existing presence across English football while enhancing the food and beverage offerings for Palace supporters on matchdays starting from the 26-27 season.
Tamworth 26-27 Away Kit Released
English National League side Tamworth FC have officially unveiled their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Italian brand Macron, the fresh strip brings a sophisticated, retro-inspired aesthetic to the Lambs' away travels.
The Macron Tamworth 26-27 away shirt is predominantly off-white with subtle, alternating light grey vertical stripes running down the front. Deep maroon accents provide contrast on the classic polo collar, V-neck insert, and ribbed sleeve cuffs. The Tamworth crest, Macron Hero logos, and all sponsor applications are presented in monochrome maroon to maintain a refined two-tone look.
Maroon shorts and matching socks complete the brand-new Macron Tamworth 2026-27 away uniform.
