Nike Creates Two Versions of USA 2026 Home Kit

Mar 16, 2026

by Chris

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Nike Kit Versions: Nike has created two retail versions of the USA 2026 World Cup home kit.
Kit Differences: One version has a smooth front panel for name and number customization, while the other maintains the graphic across the chest; both are otherwise identical.
FIFA Kit Rules: The reason for the free space on the front is FIFA Kit Rules, which obligate teams to have a free space for the names and numbers.

Nike has produced two different retail versions of the USA 2026 World Cup home kit. Thanks to slooppee for the spot.

Nike Creates Separate USA Kits For Blank and Player Editions

One version features a smooth panel on the front to allow for easier name and number customization, while the other keeps the wavy red-and-white graphic uninterrupted across the chest. Both versions are officially available at retail and are the same except for the front cutout.

The back of both shirts is identical.

Brentford 25-26 Kit Versions

This approach is not a first, but the first time for an important Nike team. Brentford FC also sells two versions of its kits - one with a striped back (replica) and another with a plain back designed for better number visibility and printing (match).

What makes this bad is that if you apply a player name/number after buying the shirt on the full-striped versíon, it is different from the match variant.

The reason for the free space on the front is FIFA Kit Rules, which obligate teams to have a free space for the names and numbers.