Revolutionary Brazil 2026 World Cup Kit: Coral & Black Design Was Approved, Now Reportedly Scrapped After 'Red Kit' Uproar
- Approved Third Kit: A coral and black third kit design for Brazil's 2026 World Cup campaign was approved by CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues in October 2024.
- Reported Scrapping: The approved coral and black kit is reportedly being shelved due to public backlash stemming from fan-created "red shirt" images and the subsequent CBF denial.
- Impact on Nike: As a result of the reported change, Nike will likely need to create a new kit design for Brazil's 2026 World Cup collection.
In a surprising development, a report from Brazilian outlet O Estado de S. Paulo suggests that a unique coral and black third kit for the Seleção's 2026 World Cup campaign was not only designed but also approved by CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues. However, it could have been shelved following public backlash against misconstrued "red shirt" rumors.
Brazil 2026 World Cup Third Kit
The Brazilian national team, renowned for its iconic yellow and blue kits, was intended to receive a red Jordan away kit, according to our information. The Brazilian source Estadão says that it would have been a third jersey featuring a striking coral and black combination, designed to emulate a red-and-black pattern, slightly different from our information.
According to the report, this design was part of the planned 2026 World Cup collection. The approval process allegedly involved:
- An initial presentation of drawings by Nike to the CBF in April 2024.
- A subsequent meeting in October 2024, where CBF President Ednaldo Rodrigues reportedly gave his centralized approval to the coral and black model.
This approval is said to have occurred despite potential reservations or differing opinions from members of the CBF's marketing team, with sources telling Estadão that "Ednaldo doesn’t listen to anyone."
The controversy began when Footy Headlines reported that Brazil would get a red shirt, causing significant negative repercussions among fans. The CBF swiftly issued a statement on April 29, 2025, denying that the red shirt images (created by fans after Footy Headlines# report) were official and reaffirming its commitment to the traditional yellow and blue colors. It stated that the World Cup uniform collection was "yet to be defined" with Nike.
However, Estadão clarifies that the circulated "red" images were indeed fake, but the coral and black design was a genuine, approved concept. It appears the backlash from the misunderstood "red shirt" idea has led the CBF to backtrack on the already green-lit coral design.
The report suggests that following the CBF's public denial (which was apparently released solely by the CBF, though a joint statement with Nike was anticipated by some), Nike will now likely have to "produce a new project." Nike, when contacted about the matter, did not comment.
While national teams traditionally only have two kits, the football governing body FIFA encourages them to have a third kit. Brazil has never had a third kit worn in a match.
Footy Headlines' information that Nike and Brazil planned to release a red Jordan Brazil away kit for the 2026 World Cup was very reliable. Now, it appears that these plans have been changed, possibly only after our first report.
What are your thoughts on a potential coral and black Brazil third kit? Would you have liked to see it, or do you prefer Brazil sticks to more traditional alternative colors? Share your opinion in the comments below.
