Brazil Stopped Red Jordan Kit - Confirmed by President
Aug 21, 2025, by Chris
- President's Intervention: The new CBF president, Samir Xaud, stopped the production of a red Brazil away kit for the 2026 World Cup, which had been initiated under the previous president.
- Color Scheme Rationale: Xaud's decision was driven by a desire to align the team's colors with the Brazilian flag and to avoid political symbolism, opting for a blue away kit instead.
- Nike's Compliance: Following Xaud's directive, Nike ceased production of the red kit and is now producing a blue away jersey for the Brazil 2026 World Cup, featuring 'Old Royal' blue with black and yellow accents.
Update: New CBF president Samir Xaud has confirmed that he intervened with Nike to stop production of a red Brazil away kit for the 2026 World Cup two months ago. The design, with black details, had already entered production under former president Ednaldo Rodrigues, but Xaud ordered Nike to halt the project and stick with the traditional color scheme.
Xaud said the decision was about keeping Brazil’s kits aligned with the national flag - green, yellow, blue, and white - and not political symbolism. He revealed he saw the red design but “did not like it,” and requested Nike to instead produce a blue shirt as the official away kit. We know the colors of the new Brazil 2026 World Cup away kit - a classic blue is combined with black and yellow.
Brazil 2026 World Cup Away Kit
The Nike Brazil 2026 away jersey will return to a primary blue color, officially named 'Old Royal'. Yellow and black will serve as secondary colors, potentially used for the logo, numbers, and other design accents on the blue background.
Brazil 2026 World Cup Away Kit Returns to Blue
Nike quickly switched to the new design, which will replace the cancelled red version. Xaud also asked fans to avoid mixing the Seleção’s yellow kit with political associations, insisting it should unite supporters through football.
15 June 2025 - Original Article: Dramatic news from Brazil: Just one day after assuming the presidency of the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation), Samir Xaud has reportedly ordered Nike to halt production of a planned red away shirt for the Brazilian National Team. Xaud insisted on a return to the traditional blue away colors, a directive Nike has complied with.
In April 2025, Footy Headlines was the first to report that Brazil would get a red Jordan kit. After many protests since our revelation, the story has changed.
CBF President Axes Red Brazil Away Kit – Nike Ordered to Produce Traditional Blue
The red Brazil 2026 World Cup away shirt had reportedly been approved by the former CBF president, Ednaldo Rodrigues, and was possibly already in some stage of production (prototypes likely). The decision by Xaud to immediately intervene and demand a change signifies a strong stance on preserving the national team's traditional visual identity.
Footy Headlines knows that the original Jordan Brazil 2026 World Cup away kit had the main color "Infrared 23". Footy Headlines does not know the exact shade of blue yet, but expects a traditional blue away color.
According to reports, Xaud held an emergency meeting with Nike representatives where he made his preference clear, pushing for the iconic blue away shirt that has been a staple for the Seleção for decades. Nike has reportedly agreed to cease production of the red model and will now begin manufacturing the blue version.
What are your thoughts on this decision? Were you curious about a red Brazil away kit, or are you pleased with the return to traditional blue? Comment below.
Oliver Baumann Slams FIFA Over World Cup Jersey Badge
Germany goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has publicly spoken out against FIFA's commercialization, pointing to a controversial practice involving temporary kit badges at the 2026 World Cup. In a recent interview with BILD, the goalkeeper criticized what German media have dubbed "Trikot Gate," shedding light on how players' match jerseys were handled for profit behind the scenes.
According to Baumann, FIFA applied special commemorative patches to player shirts before matches, labeling players with titles like "Legacy" or "Debutant." However, immediately after matches, staff entered the dressing room to peel those badges off the jerseys. Frustrated by the process, Baumann stated that players just wanted to keep their authentic kits intact rather than having them stripped.
Baumann did not play a match in the 2026 World Cup. Those badges are removed from the kits to be later part of trading cards, as part of a deal with Topps. However, it remains to be seen if badges of players who finally did not make a debut will be made into cards, or if it was just removed because of the streamlined process.
The goalkeeper appealed to governing bodies to prioritize the sport itself over endless commercial initiatives. Baumann warned that excessive commercialization, from stripped kit patches to unnecessary breaks, threatens to alienate fans and players who care about the tradition and passion of football.
Mohamed Salah Takes Number 10 Shirt at Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has officially completed his move to Turkish side Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool. Following his arrival, the Egyptian superstar has been assigned the club's number 10 shirt for the 26-27 season. The Turkish club had initially prepared the number 11 jersey, the same squad number Salah wore during his iconic stint at Anfield, but the winger requested number 10 instead to match his shirt number with the Egypt national team.
To accommodate the request, Trabzonspor player Ernest Muçi, who previously held the number 10 jersey, agreed to give up the squad number out of respect for his new teammate. During his arrival flight to Turkey, Salah was seen wearing a presentation kit featuring number 61. The number 61 holds special cultural significance in Trabzon, representing the province's vehicle code and a tradition celebrated by supporters in the 61st minute of matches.
Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, and his official number 10 kit is now available as the club prepares for the upcoming season.
Lommel SK 26-27 Home Kit Released
Belgian Challenger Pro League club Lommel SK and Puma have officially revealed the team's new home kit for the 26-27 season. The jersey presents a rich green base adorned with thin white vertical pinstripes, complemented by a white polo collar and white sleeve cuffs. City Football Group partner Etihad Airways is featured prominently across the front in white, while the full kit is completed with white shorts and green socks.
Swansea City 26-27 Away Kit Released
Swansea City and Joma have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 Championship season. Paying tribute to the iconic red and blue shirt worn between 1996 and 1998, the new design brings a distinctive 1990s retro aesthetic into the modern era.
The Joma Swansea City 26-27 away jersey features bold red and blue vertical stripes trimmed with thin white pinstripe accents. A standout element is the retro-style crossover V-neck collar in red with blue and white detailing, complemented by matching sleeve cuffs. New front-of-shirt sponsor AG1 is printed in white across the chest, alongside the white Joma logo and Swansea swan crest.
Welsh identity features prominently throughout the jersey, with Abertawe printed on the upper back neck and a custom inner collar label featuring the Welsh flag alongside the club slogan Ein Hanes, Ein Dyfodol, Ein Ffordd. The new Swansea 26-27 away strip goes on sale August 7.
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Al Wahda FC 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
UAE Pro League club Al Wahda FC and Adidas have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season.
The home jersey is built around the club's signature rich maroon main body, detailed with a subtle tonal checkerboard pattern across the front. Gold raglan sleeves with maroon Three Stripes create a strong contrast, finished with gold accents on the collar trim and sleeve cuffs.
The 26-27 away shirt introduces a white base paired with contrasting maroon sleeves that carry white Adidas shoulder stripes. Gold trims frame the crew collar and cuffs to maintain a cohesive look across both designs.