Adidas Dominate American National Teams
- Adidas' Copa America Dominance: Adidas is the kit provider for at least seven of the twelve teams in the 2024 Copa America.
- Shift in Kit Provider Landscape: Adidas significantly increased its presence since the 2021 Copa America, where they had only two teams.
- Key Adidas Acquisitions: Adidas has signed with Jamaica, Chile, Peru, and Venezuela since 2021, leading to its increased dominance.
Adidas have a very strong presence in the 2024 Copa America, evoking memories of the past century.
Adidas Dominate 2024 Copa America Kit Battle
Adidas are making kits for at least seven of the twelve participating teams in the 2024 Copa America. Nike have two teams only, Brazil and USA (which are among the four most lucrative, along Mexico and Argentina). Local brand Marathon Sports have two teams, while Puma could have one team only.
Adidas have signed Jamaica, Chile, Peru, and Venezuela
2021 Copa America Kits Battle (South America only)
The domination of Adidas was not the case just three years ago, when they only had two teams (back then, it was a South American-only competition).
Since then, Adidas have signed with South American teams Chile, Peru, and Venezuela (plus middle-American Jamaica), increasing their presence. Uruguay could potentially be the next team to sign with them.
Are you surprised of Adidas' domination? Let us know in the comments below.
FC Luzern 2026-27 Away Kit Released
The new FC Luzern 2026-27 away kit has been officially released. Made by Erreà, the shirt will be worn during the club's 26-27 Swiss Super League campaign and follows the release of their 125th-anniversary home kit earlier in May.
The Erreà FC Luzern 2026-27 away shirt draws inspiration from one of the city's most representative architectural landmarks, the Jesuit Church. It features a sophisticated tone-on-tone ornamental pattern that runs discreetly across the fabric. A striking blue vertical stripe, enhanced by a subtle golden trim, runs down the center of the shirt, paying homage to the club's traditional colors and adding a touch of elegance to the overall design.
The new Erreà FC Luzern 2026-27 away jersey successfully connects the club's local heritage with a contemporary aesthetic. The kit is currently available to purchase through the official club store.
Spotted: Cavan Sullivan Wears Special Adidas 3D-Printed Boots
Cavan Sullivan is the latest player to be spotted wearing Adidas' newly developed 3D-printed boots. Before him, Atlético Madrid forward Ademola Lookman was the first player seen wearing this special footwear. Big thanks to bootsclub.
The innovative Adidas 3D-printed boots, officially unveiled in late April, are part of the R.A.P. (Radical Athlete Perception) project. The initiative transforms athlete insights into reality through feedback, testing, and performance data, creating products tailored to players' needs.
FIFA 2026 World Cup 'Golden Gloves' Patch Revealed
In Argentina's opening match against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, which has just concluded, goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez wore a special "Golden Gloves" patch honoring the Golden Glove award he achieved at the 2022 World Cup.
Even more interestingly, this special patch was placed on his left sleeve rather than his right sleeve, unlike the special commemorative patches worn by other players who have earned similar honors.
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 wears the World Cup "Legacy" patch.
Prior to this, only Manuel Neuer and Yuto Nagatomo had been honored with the prestigious "Legacy" patch.


