Exclusive: Adidas to Bring Back Old Japan Logo for 2026 World Cup Retro Collection
- Retro Collection Release: Adidas is launching a retro collection for the Japan national team for the 2026 World Cup.
- Classic Logo Return: The collection will feature the classic Japan Football Association (JFA) crest used in the early 1990s, showcasing the three-legged crow.
- Collection Items and Release: The retro collection will include items like a T-shirt, track jacket, and pants, and is expected to be released in March or April 2026.
Adidas is set to release a special retro collection for the Japan national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Footy Headlines can exclusively reveal that the collection will bring back a classic Japan Football Association (JFA) crest that was used in the early 1990s.
Japan 2026 World Cup Retro Collection
The Adidas Japan 2026 World Cup Retro collection will feature a refined design with a touch of vintage style, showcasing the Trefoil logo and the classic JFA emblem, which was used by the national team from 1991 to 1996.
The 1991-1996 JFA crest features the iconic three-legged crow (Yatagarasu) holding a football, set against a red stripe, with "JFA" in a distinctive green font above. It is a fan favorite and evokes memories of Japan's rise in Asian football during the 90s.
The range will include items such as a T-shirt, a track jacket, and pants.
The use of the Trefoil logo is a deliberate choice to create consistency with Japan's 2026 away football kit, which will also feature the Trefoil, and to enhance the overall vintage aesthetic of the collection.
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The Adidas Japan 2026 retro collection is expected to be released in March or April 2026, launching at the same time as the new World Cup away kits.
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