Adidas to Reuse Authentic Badge for 2026 World Cup Kits
Sep 22, 2025, by Phan Tich Giay
- Badge Reuse: Adidas will reuse the authentic licensed product badge from their 2024 kits for the 2026 World Cup kits, breaking their usual two-year cycle.
- Germany's Special Badge: The unique tag featuring a classic boot is a special, one-off authentic badge created exclusively for Germany's 2026 kits to commemorate Adidas's final kits for the team.
- Two Badge Versions: Adidas will use two versions of the badge for the 2026 World Cup kits, with the Performance logo for home kits and the Trefoil logo for away kits.
Leaked images of the new 2026 World Cup kits for Mexico, Colombia, and Italy have confirmed that Adidas will reuse the same authentic licensed product badge from their 2024 kits. This is a surprising move that breaks the brand's usual two-year cycle of introducing a new badge design for their authentic jerseys.
Adidas to Reuse Authentic Badge for 2026 World Cup Kits
The white rectangular badge with gold detailing, first introduced for the Euro 2024 and Copa América 2024 kits, is clearly visible on the leaked 2026 home shirts for multiple federations.
This also solves the mystery of another badge that was leaked earlier. It is now understood that the unique tag featuring a classic boot is a special, one-off authentic badge created exclusively for Germany's 2026 kits.
This is likely to commemorate the final kits Adidas will produce for the German national team before Nike takes over the contract in 2027.
Two Badge Versions: Performance & Trefoil
It is expected that Adidas will continue the system used for the 2024 kits, employing two versions of the badge for the 2026 World Cup, corresponding to the logo used on the shirt.
- Home kits will use the badge featuring the modern Adidas Performance logo.
- Away kits, which will feature the classic Trefoil logo, will have a corresponding version of the authentic badge.
What do you think of Adidas reusing their authentic badge? Do you like the current design, or were you hoping for something new for the World Cup? Let us know in the comments below.
Nike Phantom 6 Haaland Chapter 5 Boots Revealed - Reactive Nike Hydra Upper
Through its partner stores, Nike has officially revealed Erling Haaland's fifth signature edition, the Nike Phantom 6 Haaland Chapter 5 from his Force of Nature collection. Finished in a Baltic Blue colorway with cloud-inspired graphics across the rear, the low-cut boot introduces Nike's Hydra treatment, which uses reactive white ink that vanishes when wet to uncover additional details of the graphic beneath. Engineered for lethal finishing in the 26-27 season, the boot combines a Gripknit upper with a Cyclone 360 soleplate and is scheduled to launch on October 1, 2026. Huge thanks to Pro Direct and Unisportsore for images and the video.
Fortuna Sittard 26-27 Cup Kit Released - Sponsorless 1957 Tribute
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.
