Brazil Stopped Red Jordan Kit - Confirmed by President
- 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.
