Cape Verde Announces Capelli Kit Deal for 2026 World Cup
- Capelli Kit Deal: Capelli has signed a four-year deal with the Cape Verde Football Federation to be their kit supplier, including for the 2026 World Cup.
- Official Announcement: The Cape Verde Football Federation officially announced Capelli Sport as their new kit supplier for the 2026 World Cup, replacing Tempo Sport.
- Partnership Details: FCF President Mário Semedo stated that Capelli offered the best conditions, and Cape Verde has been drawn into Group H for the 2026 World Cup alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.
Update - Mar 25, 2026: Capelli officially announced that they have signed a four-year deal with the Cape Verde Football Federation, including the 2026 World Cup. The Cape Verde 2026 World Cup kits could be released for the upcoming international friendlies, but it might also take a bit longer for Capelli to launch them.
Already in February, FIFA Kit Creator launched an unofficial competition to design the Cape Verde 2026 World Cup kit. It will be interesting to see if the final kits will be as outstanding as the concepts from KHAB, EssaEE8™, benchedReworks and -Ashari.
Jan 20, 2026: Cape Verde has announced Capelli Sport as its new kit supplier for the 2026 World Cup. The US-based brand replaces Tempo Sport, whose four-year deal with the Cape Verdean Football Federation (FCF) expired at the end of 2025. Thanks to the local site CrioloSports for the info.
Capelli to Make Cape Verde 2026 World Cup Kits
FCF President Mário Semedo confirmed the partnership in an interview with TCV, stating that Capelli offered "by far the best conditions" among several competing brands. The decision was made by an internal committee led by the FCF Ethics Commission President, alongside vice-presidents and marketing officials.
Semedo described Capelli as a brand looking to establish itself in the market and expressed confidence that the federation made the right choice for Cape Verdean football. Representatives from Capelli are expected to visit Cape Verde in the coming days to finalize arrangements.
The Blue Sharks have been drawn in Group H for the 2026 World Cup alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. The tournament will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Cape Verde 2024 Tempo Kits
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Rumor: Newcastle United Set to Sign ElevenLabs as Main Kit Sponsor?
Newcastle United may be on the verge of signing a new front-of-shirt sponsorship deal with the AI-powered audio company ElevenLabs - prominent fan account @NUFCgallowgate posted a series of teaser graphics on X, directly linking the club's crest with the tech firm's logo and fueling discussions about a potential commercial partnership for the upcoming seasons.
The speculation was further amplified by a high-quality digital mock-up shared by the same account. The render showcases the Adidas Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit featuring the ElevenLabs logo prominently across the chest.
The Newcastle United 2026-2027 home kit releases on 10 June 2026, so a new sponsor deal would come just in time.
Would you like to see ElevenLabs become the new main sponsor for Newcastle United? Let us know in the comments below.
RC Lens 26-27 Away Kit Teased
French club RC Lens has officially teased its new Adidas 2026-27 away kit, with a full reveal scheduled for June 6 at the iconic twin slag heaps in Loos-en-Gohelle.
The teaser video features the hashtag #MentalitéCharbonneur, heavily leaning into the club's deep-rooted coal mining heritage.
The Lens 2026-2027 away jersey features a green and black colorway, a fitting tribute to the region's historical landscapes.
