No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026-27 Home Kit Leaked - Official Pictures
- New Kit Manufacturer: Croatia will switch from Nike to Adidas for their national football kits, ending a 26-year partnership with Nike, with Adidas taking over after the 2026 World Cup.
- Cultural Design Element: The new Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home kit retains the traditional red and white checkerboard pattern but incorporates ancient Glagolitic script graphics into the red squares, symbolizing Croatian cultural identity.
- Release Schedule: The Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home kit will be officially released and available from August/September 2026, after the 2026 World Cup, as the Nike deal expires on July 31, 2026.
Update - Monday, June 15, 2026: We can give you a first look at the back of the Adidas Croatia 2026-2027 Adidas home kit.
Update - Friday, May 15, 2026: Kit insider grhaer9 gives us a first look at the shorts of the Croatia 2026-27 home kit, which continue the design seen on the cuffs and collar. The socks are not final.
Update - Friday, May 15, 2026: Footy Headlines can now leak the all-new Adidas Croatia 2026-2027 home kit, marking the start of a new era after the expiration of their long-term partnership with Nike. It will be released AFTER the 2026 World Cup, in which Croatia will still wear Nike.
Croatia 2026-27 Home Kit
This image shows the new Adidas Croatia home shirt for 2026-2027.
The Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home shirt kit retains the nation's world-famous and traditional red and white checkerboard pattern.
However, Adidas has introduced a deeply cultural twist to the iconic design. Seamlessly integrated into the red squares are graphics featuring the ancient Glagolitic script.
To complete the kit, the collar and sleeve cuffs are predominantly white, detailed with striking red and blue stripes that perfectly mirror the colors of the Croatian national flag.
Glagolitic Script & Croatian Identity
The use of Glagolitic script is a nod to Croatia’s deep-rooted Slavic heritage. Originating in the 9th century, the Glagolitic alphabet was once used to write Old Church Slavonic and has become a symbol of Croatian national pride and cultural preservation.
Incorporating it into the national team’s kit reinforces Croatia’s commitment to honoring its historical identity.
Croatia 2026 vs 2027 Home Kits
The Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home jersey will be available from August/September 2026 - the Nike deal expires on 31 July 2026, after the 2026 World Cup.
Check out all Croatia kits on Football Kit Archive
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