Adidas and Puma Kits Not Fit for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Heat
Jun 22, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- Adidas and Puma Struggles: Adidas and Puma kits are facing breathability issues in the hot and humid conditions of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with Puma's kits performing particularly poorly, similar to issues seen in the 2022 World Cup.
- Nike's Superior Performance: Nike's Dri-FIT ADV fabric demonstrates exceptional breathability and maintains its form, even under extreme sweat conditions, setting it apart from Adidas and Puma.
- Kit Performance Disparity: The 2025 Club World Cup highlights a significant difference in kit performance among brands, indicating that some brands need to improve their kit technology for elite-level play in all climates.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the USA is proving to be a grueling test, not just for the players, but for the kit technology of the world's leading brands. The hot and humid conditions are providing a clear, real-world demonstration of how well each brand's fabric performs under extreme heat and sweat. After one week of competition, a clear winner has emerged: Nike. Meanwhile, Adidas and especially Puma are struggling with significant breathability issues.
Adidas and Puma Kits Not Fit for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Heat
Puma's kits have shown extremely poor performance in the heat. Their authentic jerseys, which use Ultraweave technology, quickly become saturated with sweat, clinging to the players' bodies and looking like a "wet plastic bag."
Worryingly, this is not a new issue. The same problems were widely reported during the 2022 World Cup. It appears that no significant improvements have been made to Puma's authentic fabric technology to solve this recurring problem.
The performance of Adidas's kits is slightly better than Puma's, but still far from optimal. The jerseys, which use a new Ventilation Fabric for elite clubs, tend to get wrinkled and stick to the players' bodies when they sweat heavily.
This has been a persistent issue for Adidas in recent seasons. Despite the introduction of new fabric technologies, they have yet to find a definitive solution for their "sweat issues," which become very apparent in hot conditions.
Nike: A Class Apart in Breathability
In stark contrast, Nike has once again demonstrated the superiority of its kit technology. From the heat of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the 2025 Club World Cup in the USA, Nike's Dri-FIT ADV fabric performs exceptionally well.
The jerseys show remarkable breathability, as the material does not appear to deform, wrinkle, or cling to the body, even under extreme sweat conditions.
A close-up image of Kvaratskhelia's PSG shirt is a perfect example: while the club crest has droplets of water on it, the surrounding fabric appears remarkably dry. It is genuinely difficult to find an image of a soaked Nike authentic kit from the tournament.
The 2025 Club World Cup has made it clear that while some brands are excelling, others have significant work to do to ensure their kits are fit for purpose at the elite level in all climates.
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Adidas Germany 2026 Farewell Kit Debuted on Pitch
Germany officially debuted their special edition Adidas farewell kit during their UEFA Nations League clash against the Netherlands. The release marks the final chapter of a legendary 72-year partnership between the German Football Association (DFB) and the Three Stripes, which began in 1954 and will officially come to an end on December 31, 2026, ahead of Nike taking over as technical supplier from 2027.
The tribute shirt features an elegant, predominantly black base decorated with vertical gold diamond pinstripes running down the front. Adidas has opted for the heritage Trefoil logo on the right chest alongside the classic DFB crest used between 1978 and 1996, both rendered in white. A retro-inspired crossover V-neck collar is trimmed in white and gold, mirrored on the sleeve cuffs, while a commemorative "1954" jock tag sits on the bottom hem to honor the historic year the partnership began.
Completed with black shorts and black socks featuring gold detailing, the on-pitch ensemble arrived just days after its official unveiling. Following its high-profile match debut, the Germany 2026 farewell jersey is scheduled to go on general sale via official Adidas channels starting September 26, 2026.
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Dutch Eredivisie side Fortuna Sittard and technical supplier Robey have officially revealed a special cup kit for the 26-27 campaign. Created in collaboration with design agency 51North, this release marks the very first dedicated cup kit in the club's history. It serves as a direct tribute to predecessor club Fortuna '54, who won the 1957 KNVB Beker with a memorable Bram Appel hat-trick against Feyenoord.
The Robey Fortuna Sittard 26-27 cup shirt faithfully revives the historic look with a white base highlighted by broad horizontal red and blue stripes across the chest, completing the Dutch tricolor. In true vintage fashion, the jersey comes with long sleeves as standard and features a retro polo collar. Club sponsors voluntarily stepped aside to allow a completely clean, sponsorless front, while the Robey branding and club badge are subtly embroidered in tonal white to maintain the authentic aesthetic.
Additional bespoke details round off the historic tribute. A heritage Fortuna '54 tag sits near the bottom hem, and an embroidered depiction of the KNVB Cup sits neatly below the back collar, added with official federation approval. The shirt is worn with matching white shorts and socks, completing a timeless look for Fortuna's cup run.
FIFA ASEAN Cup Features Same Left-Sleeve Kit Badge as in 2026 FIFA World Cup Final
The opening match between Laos and Brunei provided a full reveal of the sleeve patch pairing for the inaugural FIFA-organized Southeast Asian tournament.
Moving away from the previously expected navy blue, the official tournament patches feature a clean white base. Most notably, the "Football Unites the World" sleeve patch on the left arm is the exact same design that made a single, exclusive appearance at the recent World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.
Big thanks to @What The Kit for spotting and making the collage.
