Amazing: Nike Japan Concept Kit Based on Nigeria 2026 Away Kit
Mar 20, 2026, by Phan Tich Giay
- Inspiration: A graphic designer created a Nike Japan 2026 home concept kit inspired by the leaked Nigeria 2026 World Cup away kit.
- Design: The concept kit uses Japan's traditional deep blue base with fiery red, orange, and white flames, along with the JFA crest and a red Nike Swoosh.
- Historical Context: The flame motif aligns with Japan's kit history, having been a recurring theme in their jerseys since the 1990s.
The recently leaked Nigeria 2026 World Cup away kit caused massive waves in the kit community with its bold, aggressive green flame graphic. Inspired by this striking template, graphic designer @FrancooC07 has recreated a Nike Japan 2026 home concept kit, and the results are absolutely phenomenal.
Nike Japan 2026 Concept Kit by @FrancooC07
This picture shows the Nike Japan 2026 concept shirt created by @FrancooC07.
The Nike Japan 2026 concept shirt utilizes the exact same foundational design as the upcoming Nigeria away jersey but swaps the color palette to perfectly match the identity of the Samurai Blue.
The concept features Japan's traditional deep blue base. Sprouting up from the hemline and down from the sleeves are the template's signature flames, brilliantly recolored in a fiery gradient of red, orange, and white.
The Japan Football Association (JFA) crest and a red Nike Swoosh are placed centrally to complete the look.
What makes this concept so brilliant is how perfectly it aligns with Japan's actual kit history. The flame motif has been a recurring and beloved source of inspiration for Japanese jerseys dating all the way back to the 1990s, featuring prominently on their iconic 1996 and 1998 shirts, as well as the wild 1998 goalkeeper kit.
While this Nike flame template currently belongs to Nigeria, there is no doubt that if this Japan concept were ever officially produced, it would sell out in seconds.
Which version of this fiery template do you prefer: the original green Nigeria away kit, or this blue and red Japan concept? Comment below.
Real Madrid 26-27 New Shirt Number Owners
Real Madrid have officially confirmed their squad numbers for the 2026-27 season. Thanks to @jersey_story for the design visuals.
Raúl Asencio steps into the No. 2 shirt previously worn by Dani Carvajal, while new signing Dean Huijsen takes over No. 4 from David Alaba. Endrick also returns to the No. 9 after his loan spell at Marseille.
Among the new arrivals, Ibrahima Konaté will wear No. 16, Marc Cucurella No. 17, Carlos Espí No. 19, Denzel Dumfries No. 24 and Yan Diomande No. 25. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva will continue wearing No. 20 following Fran García's departure. The number is closely associated with the Portuguese midfielder's most successful years at Manchester City.
Which new number catches your eye the most? Let us know your answer in the comments below.
Paris Saint-Germain Debut 26-27 Kits Featuring Two Stars
PSG debuted a two-star version of their 26-27 kits during recent friendly matches, commemorating their pair of UEFA Champions League titles. This special detail will be used exclusively in international competitions.
Despite Ligue 1 placing no restriction on star crests, PSG announced they will not feature the stars on their domestic league kits. Special thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spot and graphic.
No More Nike: Adidas Croatia 2026 Training Kits Revealed
Following their switch from Nike to Adidas, Croatia's new training kit set for 2026 have been unveiled in the latest training camp for youth teams' goalkeepers.
However from what we've seen, both of the new jerseys are simply from Adidas Tiro 26 League template range, using default black and grey color choices. These are very likely just temporary options for the mean time, until the actual designs with probably bespoke colorways are officially released.
What do you think of the new Adidas Croatia 2026 training kits? Let us know in the comments below.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Third Kit Font Leaked
Following the leak of FC Barcelona's 26-27 third kit, kit expert @memorabilia1899 has provided a first look at the custom typeface that will feature on the back of the jersey. The bespoke font design continues Nike's trend of pairing unique typography with its high-profile club kit releases for the season.
The typography features a sharp, geometric design with clean blocky angles for the player numbers, rendered in dark navy blue and bordered by a bright red outline. The player name is printed in arched, bold sans-serif lettering using the same color scheme, perfectly matching the teal body and red trim of the shirt.
This custom typeface will be worn on Barcelona's 26-27 third kit during cup fixtures and selected league games where customized fonts are permitted. The contrasting red outline gives the player names and numbers clear visibility against the light teal graphic backdrop.