CONFIRMED: Adidas Levels Up Curaçao for 2026 World Cup Last Minute - Kits Only Available Mid-May
Mar 20, 2026, by Chris
- Adidas Partnership Upgrade: Adidas upgraded Curaçao to receive bespoke kit designs after their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Kit Availability Delay: The custom Curaçao kits will only be available in mid-May due to production lead times following the green light for the bespoke design in November 2025.
- Home Kit Inspiration: The Adidas Curaçao 2026 World Cup home kit is inspired by the waves surrounding the Caribbean island.
Update - Mar 20, 2026: Following their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Curaçao National Football Team has officially revealed an absolutely stunning new bespoke Adidas kit. This officially confirms that Adidas has officially upgraded Curaçao within their team hierarchy, granting them fully custom kit designs.
The overarching deal between the brand and the federation was secured just weeks before the World Cup qualification (WC qualification was in sight); the bespoke kit treatment was highly conditional - the country got teamwear kits. The final decision to upgrade Curaçao to a custom design was made just after they officially secured World Cup qualification in November 2025. Had the Blue Wave failed to qualify for the tournament, they would not have received custom kits and would have continued to wear standard teamwear instead.
Why is the Kit Available in May Only?
Because the green light for a bespoke design was only given in November, the short turnaround time heavily impacted production. Due to standard Adidas manufacturing lead times, the custom kits cannot be released immediately. Fans can currently pre-order the shirt via Voetbalshop, but physical stock will only be fully available in mid-May.
The Adidas Curaçao 2026 World Cup home kit is also yet to be released. It is inspired by the waves surrounding the Caribbean island.
All in all, this has been an extremely clever move by Adidas and its partner, Voetbalshop. The 3 stripes not only kit out another country at the World Cup, but also took the chance to release a beautiful kit that is set to be a best-seller.
Update - Jan 12, 2026: Footy Headlines can exclusively reveal that Adidas is designing bespoke (last-minute) kits for Curaçao for the 2026 World Cup. It remains to be seen how fast Adidas will be able to deliver the unique Curaçao 2026 World Cup jerseys, but they will be released between March and June 2026.
Curaçao to Get Bespoke Kits for 2026 World Cup
These teamwear-based Adidas Curaçao kits will be replaced with bespoke looks for the 2026 World Cup.
Update - Dec 2025: The unofficial Kit Creator Adidas Curaçao kit competition has reached the final, and we are fascinated by the designs created by benchedReworks and BurnsSportswear. You can vote for your winning design until tomorrow - everything indicates that benchedReworks will win the competition.
Original Story - Dec 2025: Adidas has replaced Kelme as the kit maker for Curaçao just one week before the island nation secured their historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. However, the nature of the deal and the resulting kits have raised questions about what the team will actually wear on football's biggest stage.
Curacao x Adidas Partnership to See Bespoke Kits for 2026 World Cup?
Curaçao currently has basic teamwear shirts.
The Adidas x Curaçao kit partnership was announced in collaboration with Dutch sports retailer Voetbalshop rather than a direct Tier 1 contract with Adidas HQ. Consequently, the newly released home and away shirts are based on standard Adidas teamwear. Voetbalshop has labeled these the "2025" or "25/26" kits, and they utilize the most basic Adidas templates. While they serve the purpose for the immediate qualifying matches, they lack the custom graphics, specific trims, and cultural storytelling usually reserved for national teams at a major tournament.
This contrasts sharply with Adidas’s usual strategy for the World Cup. For the 2026 tournament, the Three Stripes "treat every nation the same." They supply all their federations with bespoke designs and high-end performance technology, Climacool+. It would be unprecedented in the modern era for an Adidas-sponsored team to play at the World Cup wearing catalog teamwear that can be bought off the rack for amateur Sunday league sides.
The potential for a bespoke Curaçao kit is massive, as the island's vibrant culture would translate perfectly to the bold design language Adidas has been using recently. Community designers on FIFA Kit Creator have already demonstrated the possibilities, creating concepts that far outshine the current standard offering.
It will be fascinating to see if the success of the "Blue Wave" forces Adidas to elevate the partnership from a third-party retailer deal to a full, bespoke manufacturing agreement in time for 2026.
Curaçao Could Have Another Brand at the 2026 World Cup
However, it is not even certain that Curaçao will play with Adidas kits in the 2026 World Cup. The current deal, as we understand things, was only signed for the qualifying matches. So, another brand could come in.
Check out classic Curacao kits on Football Kit Archive
Do you think Adidas will provide Curaçao with a bespoke kit collection for the 2026 World Cup, or will they stick to teamwear? Do you think another brand will secure the Curaçao deal? Let us know in the comments below.
QPR to Wear Blackout Third Kit at Home
Queens Park Rangers have confirmed that they will step away from their traditional blue and white hoops for their upcoming home fixture, wearing their 26-27 blackout third kit instead when they host Middlesbrough. The club stated that the team will sport the alternative strip at home for one match only.
The one-off switch is tied to a community initiative organized in partnership with principal shirt sponsor MrQ and charity partner KitAid. Under the campaign, supporters attending the match are encouraged to trade in their old football shirts in exchange for a complimentary blackout shirt, with the donated kits distributed to disadvantaged communities across the globe.
Crafted by Italian brand Erreà, the stealthy 26-27 third strip features tonal dark hoops accompanied by subdued, murdered-out club crest and sponsor details.
Chievo Verona 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian Serie D side AC Chievo Verona and technical sponsor EVOL have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 campaign. Following the release of their classic gialloblù home shirt late last month, the newly revealed alternate strip introduces an artistic look built on a white base.
The EVOL Chievo Verona 26-27 away jersey features a white foundation accented by a bold, cracked-effect blue vertical stripe running down the center of the chest and echoed along the tops of the sleeves. Across the bottom hem, a tonal line illustration depicts the local Diga del Chievo weir, anchoring the shirt to the club's neighborhood roots. Fine yellow and blue trim outlines the collar and cuffs, with "Chievo Verona 1929" inscribed on the back of the neck and on the sleeve edges.
The design is completed with the club's crest over the heart, blue EVOL branding, and main sponsor Vitanuova printed across the front. The new away uniform is available directly through the club's official channels ahead of the 26-27 Serie D season.
Lillestrøm 26-27 European Kits Released
Norwegian Eliteserien side Lillestrøm SK has officially revealed a dedicated European kit collection designed by Puma for their 26-27 continental campaign. Following their 2025 Norwegian Cup victory that secured their return to the continental stage, the club unveiled the special shirts under the campaign slogan "Fra Romerike til Ævropa" ahead of their UEFA Europa League fixtures.
The home European shirt embraces a strong 1990s aesthetic in Lillestrøm's traditional yellow and black palette. It features a distinctive black band across the chest that frames the Puma cat and club crest, accompanied by a retro fold-over collar with white detailing, black accents along the sleeves, and the Romerike Sparebank sponsor on the front.
Accompanying the yellow home shirt is an away strip dressed in traditional red and black vertical stripes, finished with a neat crew collar, white branding, and the official UEFA Europa League competition and UEFA Foundation sleeve badges. A teal gradient jersey rounds out the European wardrobe, offering an alternative look for the Norwegian club during their European travels.
FC Barcelona to Sign Back-of-Shirt Sponsor Deal
FC Barcelona is set to introduce a new back-of-shirt sponsor starting from the 27-28 season, having reached an agreement with UAE-based real estate firm Ohana Development. The collaboration centers around a luxury residential complex in Dubai featuring Barça-branded facilities and stores, with the developer's branding placed directly beneath the player numbers on the lower back of the first-team kits.
The initial phase of the partnership spans three seasons, running from 27-28 through 29-30, generating approximately €10 million per year for a total of €30 million. Ohana's logo will only appear during domestic competitions, including La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España. In UEFA Champions League fixtures, the Fundació Barça emblem will remain on the back of the shirt, following its full domestic and European presence throughout the 26-27 campaign.
After the initial three-year kit sponsorship concluded, the agreement transitions into a long-term licensing deal lasting over two decades, during which Ohana will pay around €1 million annually to utilize the club's intellectual property in the Dubai development. Before the contract takes effect, the partnership must be submitted for approval by club delegates at Barcelona's Ordinary General Assembly on September 19, 2026, in compliance with club statutes regarding jersey advertising.
CD Santa Clara 26-27 Third Kit Released
CD Santa Clara has officially unveiled its new 26-27 third kit made by Puma. Officially named "Camisola Azul," the shirt completes the Portuguese club's wardrobe for the season, following the earlier launches of their red home and white away strips.
The Puma CD Santa Clara 2026-27 third jersey features a royal blue base decorated with an undulating wave graphic composed of tonal halftone dots across the front. Inspired by the Atlantic Ocean, the Azorean skies, and the archipelago's famous blue hydrangeas, the shirt incorporates contrasting white accents along the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs. Centered on the chest sits the regional flag of the Azores, flanked by the white Puma cat logo and the monochrome blue-and-white Santa Clara crest.
Matching blue shorts and blue socks complete the full Santa Clara 26-27 third uniform. The kit goes on sale at the club's official physical stores over the weekend before becoming available online.
FK Bodø/Glimt 2026 Third Kit Released
FK Bodø/Glimt and Puma have officially unveiled the Norwegian club's new third kit for the 2026 season. Designed around a striking nocturnal theme, the shirt pays tribute to the country's essential night-shift and 24/7 workers, ranging from bakers and healthcare staff to ferry crews, airport maintenance personnel, and drivers.
The Puma Bodø/GlimPuma26 third jersey features a black base contrasted by vibrant neon yellow accents. The defining element is a sharp diagonal lightning-bolt stripe cutting across the front and sleeves, directly referencing high-visibility reflective tape commonly found on industrial workwear. The club crest, Puma cat logos, and all partner branding—including front-of-shirt sponsor SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge and Elkem—are executed in monochrome neon yellow to maintain a unified, high-contrast look.
Aligning with the club's PULS values and Puma's ongoing sustainability drive, the kit is manufactured using Puma's RE:fibre initiative, made from 95% recycled textile waste. The 2026 third kit is now available through the club's official online and physical stores, as well as select international retailers.