No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026-27 Home Kit Leaked - Tribute to Glagolitic
- Adidas Kit Deal: Croatia has agreed to a kit deal with Adidas, ending their 26-year partnership with Nike.
- Kit Design: The Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home kit will feature the traditional red and white checkerboard pattern, but with the addition of graphics featuring the ancient Glagolitic script.
- Release Date: The Adidas Croatia 2026-27 home jersey will be available in August/September 2026, after the 2026 World Cup and the expiration of the Nike deal on July 31, 2026.
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
What are your thoughts on Adidas taking over from Nike and the inclusion of the Glagolitic script on the new Croatia 26-27 home kit? Comment below.
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