Brilliant: Adidas 2026 World Cup Away Shorts Feature Pockets

In a fantastic move that will delight football kit lovers and casual wearers alike, Adidas has introduced a highly requested lifestyle feature to their 2026 World Cup away shorts.

Adidas Listens to Fans: Pockets on Both Sides, Replica Only - Player Shorts Have no Pockets

As spotted following the recent wave of international releases, the replica fan versions of the new Adidas Trefoil away shorts feature pockets.

For years, a major gripe among football fans has been the lack of practicality when wearing replica shorts casually. Fans have heavily requested the addition of pockets to make the shorts more viable for everyday lifestyle wear. It seems Adidas has listened to the community once again.

As seen on the newly released Wales 2026 away shorts above, the replica versions come equipped with convenient pockets on both sides. Combined with the classic, retro-inspired Adidas Originals Trefoil logo, this transforms the shorts from purely sportswear into a perfect, practical summer lifestyle piece.

Authentic Match Shorts Remain Pocketless (And Mostly Unavailable)

Of course, the authentic match shorts worn by the players on the pitch will not feature pockets, as they are strictly engineered for performance.

Interestingly, for collectors, these pocketless authentic match shorts will not be widely available for the public to purchase. The authentic shorts are currently only sold for Germany via the country's store, meaning fans of most nations will only have access to the pocketed replica versions (Argentina fans should also get access to the authentic shorts).

Are you happy to see Adidas adding pockets to their replica football shorts? Do you think other brands should follow suit for their fan versions? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.