White Canada 2026 World Cup Kit to Be Third Kit?
Mar 22, 2026, by Phan Tich Giay
- Kit Reveal: Nike unveiled the Canada 2026 World Cup home and away kits, but the expected kit lineup was shaken up.
- Black Kit Designation: The previously leaked black shirt is now the official 2026 away kit, contrary to earlier expectations.
- White Kit Status: The white Canada 2026 jersey, initially expected as the away kit, is now likely to be the third kit, and its release is expected soon.
A few days ago, Nike officially unveiled the Canada 2026 World Cup home and away kits. However, the launch came with a major twist that has left the kit community asking a big question regarding a previously leaked design. The black shirt has become the “away” kit, and it seems the white shirt will become the “third” kit.
White Canada 2026 World Cup Kit to Be Third Kit?
Leading up to the launch, we had leaked that Canada would be receiving a black jersey. At the time, all intel pointed towards this black shirt being the team's alternative third kit.
Surprisingly, when the official announcement dropped, the Canadian federation and Nike confirmed that the striking black kit is actually the official 2026 away kit.
What Happens to the White Kit?
This official designation completely shakes up the predicted kit lineup. Previously, Footy Headlines had leaked a crisp, white Canada 2026 jersey, which was widely expected to serve as the primary away option.
With the black kit taking the official away slot, it is now highly likely that this white jersey has been pushed down the hierarchy and will officially serve as Canada's third kit for the 2026 World Cup.
Whenever a heavily leaked kit is missing from an official launch, rumors of cancellation begin to swirl. However, in this case, a cancellation is practically impossible.
Not only do we already have official, high-quality product images of the white kit, but the physical shirt has also already been spotted hanging on the racks at several retail stores. The physical stock exists and is ready for consumers, practically guaranteeing a release in the near future.
It remains to be seen when Nike and Canada Soccer will officially drop this white third kit, but it is certainly still on the way.
What do you think of this lineup shift? Do you prefer the black kit as the away option, or should the white kit have taken that spot? Let us know in the comments 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.
