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.
Have you noticed the difference in kit performance at the Club World Cup? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Third Kit Font Leaked
Following the leak of FC Barcelona's 26-27 third kit, kit expert @memorabilia1899 has provided a first look at the custom typeface that will feature on the back of the jersey. The bespoke font design continues Nike's trend of pairing unique typography with its high-profile club kit releases for the season.
The typography features a sharp, geometric design with clean blocky angles for the player numbers, rendered in dark navy blue and bordered by a bright red outline. The player name is printed in arched, bold sans-serif lettering using the same color scheme, perfectly matching the teal body and red trim of the shirt.
This custom typeface will be worn on Barcelona's 26-27 third kit during cup fixtures and selected league games where customized fonts are permitted. The contrasting red outline gives the player names and numbers clear visibility against the light teal graphic backdrop.