Last By Nike: Croatia 2026 World Cup Home & Away Kits Released
- Kit Release: Nike has officially released Croatia's home and away kits for the 2026 World Cup, drawing inspiration from the 1990 match against the United States.
- Partnership Change: The 2026 World Cup kits will be the last produced by Nike for Croatia, as Adidas will take over the partnership after the summer of 2026.
- Kit Designs: The home kit features classic red and white vertical checkers with blue accents, while the away kit has the same design in a deep blue base with red and lighter blue details.
Update: Nike has officially unveiled Croatia’s new home and away kits for the 2026 World Cup, inspired by a pivotal moment in the nation’s football history: the legendary 1990 match against the United States.
This is also the last kit produced by Nike for Croatia, as Adidas will take over from Nike after the summer of 2026, ending a partnership with the Swoosh that has lasted since 2000.
Croatia 2026 Home Kit
Check out Nike's Croatia 2026 home football shirt below.
The Nike Croatia 2026 home jersey returns to a more classic approach with bold red and white checkers running vertically down the center of the shirt.
The sleeves of the Croatia 2026 World Cup home kit are solid red, while the side panels and collar area feature blue accents for a touch of contrast. Nike’s Swoosh sits centrally under the Croatian crest.
Croatia 2026 Away Kit
This is the Croatia 2026 away football shirt, made by Nike.
The Nike Croatia 2026 away jersey has the same design as the home kit, but in a deep blue base with the two-tone checker subtly across the front.
The sleeves and shoulders continue in solid navy, while thin red and lighter blue details on the sides provide a distinctive national flair. Like the home shirt, the Swoosh and federation badge are placed centrally.
Croatia 2024 vs 2026 Kits
The Croatia 2026 World Cup kits are available from 23 March 2026, ahead of the tournament.
Check out classic Croatia kits on Football Kit Archive
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