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.
Match-Worn Harry Kane Bayern Munich Kit Cut Up for Rare Topps Cards
Trading card manufacturer Topps has revealed a set of four ultra-rare trading cards created by cutting up a match-worn Harry Kane Bayern Munich jersey. Released as part of the 2025-26 Topps Museum Collection UEFA Club Competitions series, the cards take the striker's match-worn nameplate and divide it into four individual one-of-one collectibles.
Each card in the Museum Nameplate Relics subset houses a single letter from Kane's surname: "K", "A", "N", and "E". Embedded in a dedicated display window alongside a photo of Kane in Bayern colors, the fabric swatches highlight the cream-colored knit and deep red lettering from a Bayern kit, marked with official "Match-Worn Memorabilia" certification and UEFA Champions League branding.
While relic cards featuring match-worn gear have been popular in the hobby for years, deconstructing entire match-worn shirts to create cards regularly divides opinions among kit collectors who would rather see historic shirts preserved intact.
For high-end card enthusiasts, however, piecing together all four separate 1/1 cards to rebuild the complete nameplate is set to be one of the rarest pursuits in the collection.
FC Augsburg 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
FC Augsburg debuted their new 26-27 third kit on the pitch during their Bundesliga away match against Werder Bremen. Officially unveiled just days prior by the club and Japanese sportswear brand Mizuno under the name "No. 03 / Unser Drittes", the strip served as the final regular kit release across the entire Bundesliga for the season.
On the pitch, Augsburg completed the look with maroon shorts and matching socks for a streamlined appearance. Subtle detailing finishes off the jersey, including the club's founding year 1907 applied inside the neck and classic FC Augsburg lettering across the upper back.
AJ Auxerre 26-27 Third Kit Released
French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre and technical partner Macron have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 season. The new release completes Auxerre's set of match wear for the campaign, following the earlier launches of their retro-inspired home kit and black away strip.
The Macron Auxerre 2026-27 third jersey is predominantly blue and centers around a broad vertical navy stripe running down the middle, framed by two thin white boundary lines. In a centrally aligned setup, both the white Macron Hero and the AJ Auxerre crest are applied in silicone on the navy chest panel. A navy crew neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs feature contrasting white tipping, while "AJ AUXERRE" is embroidered in white on the upper back neck.
Matching blue shorts featuring navy and white edge striping and blue socks with a navy band topped by white trim round off the look.
Special FC Metz Robert Pirès 26-27 Testimonial Kit Released
French club FC Metz and kit supplier Kappa have officially unveiled a limited-edition collector's shirt to celebrate the testimonial match of club icon Robert Pirès, set to take place on October 6, 2026, at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.
The special jersey pays homage to Metz's memorable 1996 kit, the season Les Grenats lifted the Coupe de la Ligue with Pirès playing a central role. Reinterpreting the distinct graphic side motif of that era, the shirt features a rich garnet base paired with an intricate geometric graphic panel running down the side, an elegant white polo collar, and a centrally placed Kappa Omini logo alongside the club's traditional Lorraine cross crest. The back showcases Pirès' famous name and number 7 in a retro font, completed by a commemorative jocktag patch at the hem.
The limited-edition jersey is available for pre-order in strictly limited numbers via Metz's online store. It will be donned on pitch during the testimonial event, which brings together legends from Metz, Arsenal, and the France national team to celebrate the career of the 1998 World Cup winner where his professional journey first began.
Brighton Become First Team to Wear Anniversary Kit in the Premier League in 18 Years
In their recent 3-0 victory over Arsenal, Brighton debuted a special 125th-anniversary kit, making them the first team since Manchester United in 2008 (who marked the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster) to wear a commemorative jersey in the Premier League.
Clause 13, Section M of the Premier League regulations strictly limits clubs to three registered kits per season, making special exemptions exceptionally rare.
Other kit exemptions over the years have been few and far between: Man City wore a one-off gold sponsor detail on the final day to celebrate their title triumph in the last match of the 20-21 season, while Newcastle had to turn a pre-match tee into an official match kit to fix an emergency kit clash against Brighton in 22-23.
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To Never Be Worn: TSV 1860 München 26-27 Oktoberfest Kit Released
The new TSV 1860 München 26-27 Oktoberfest kit has been officially released by Joma through the club's merchandising company. However, mirroring the previously revealed 26-27 home shirt, this special Wiesn design will never be worn in an official match. Following the insolvency of the club's professional division and forced relegation to the Regionalliga Bayern, 1860 München severed ties with Joma and partnered with local Munich supplier Societas for their on-pitch kits.
The Joma 1860 München 26-27 Oktoberfest jersey presents a classic Bavarian aesthetic based on a clean white shirt. Running vertically down the left side beneath the crest is a light blue and white Bavarian rhombus pattern, framed on both sides by delicate floral vine graphics reminiscent of traditional Trachten embroidery. A dark navy V-neck collar and matching sleeve cuffs complete the look, while the inside neck is detailed with Munich's famous "O'zapft is" festival motto. The front displays the traditional embroidered black lion badge with a championship star, accompanied by dark branding from Joma and primary sponsor die Bayerische.