Adidas to End Costa Rica Kit Deal?
- Contract End Date: The current Adidas contract with the Costa Rican national team is set to expire on December 31, 2026.
- Adidas' Dissatisfaction: Adidas is reportedly unhappy with the Costa Rican Football Federation due to poor sporting results, low shirt sales, and a discount scandal involving the sale of uniforms to federation employees.
- Likely Outcome: It is unlikely that Adidas will renew their contract, and Costa Rica will likely need to find a new technical supplier for the 2027 cycle.
A major split could be on the horizon in Central America. According to recent reports from Zona Concacaf, Adidas is reportedly deeply dissatisfied with the Costa Rican Football Federation (Fedefútbol) and is heavily considering walking away from their kit partnership.
Adidas to End Costa Rica Kit Deal?
The current contract between the German sportswear giant and the Costa Rican national team is officially set to expire on December 31, 2026.
However, sports journalist Maynor Solano reports that a renewal is highly unlikely. Adidas has reportedly already proposed a considerable reduction in their sponsorship terms to Fedefútbol, and all signs point to the brand being "more out than in".
The Three Main Reasons for the Split
According to the reports, Adidas's frustration stems from a combination of sporting, commercial, and administrative failures:
- Poor Sporting Results: Costa Rica's recent performances on the pitch have been highly disappointing, culminating in their devastating failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
- Dismal Shirt Sales: As a direct consequence of the team's struggles and lack of World Cup presence, official merchandise and shirt sales have dropped to very low levels.
- The "Final Straw" Discount Scandal: The tipping point that truly bothered the German brand reportedly happened off the pitch. Fedefútbol allegedly sold off their previous inventory of uniforms directly to federation employees at "ridiculously low" prices.
When Adidas found out about this internal fire sale, it severely damaged the relationship, as brands fiercely protect the premium value of their merchandise.
With their biggest sponsor seemingly packing their bags at the end of the year, Costa Rica will likely be forced to find a new technical supplier for the 2027 cycle.
Check out all Costa Rica kits on Football Kit Archive.
Which sportswear brand do you think would be a good fit to take over the Costa Rica national team contract if Adidas officially leaves? Let us know in the comments below.
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New Adidas Three Stripes Become Even Thicker Sometimes
The new Adidas 2026-2027 kits have been worn around the whole of Europe this weekend. With more and more on-pitch debuts, another feature of the new kits becomes obvious.
Instead of utilizing traditional stitched-on fabric strips or standard heat-pressed decals, the famous Three Stripes are now directly engineered into the woven fabric of the side panels. This has the effect that the bigger 3 stripes get even bigger when the shirt is stretched.
Umbro Launches Nations 2026 Collection
Umbro has released the Nations collection, inspired by the 2026 World Cup. The designs are available for **Brazil, Argentina, France, England, Japan and Morocco**. Rather than official team replicas, the pieces feature authorial reinterpretations with custom color palettes, exclusive graphics, crests and typography developed specifically for the project.
Each jersey includes symbolic details tied to the respective nation's identity, balancing minimalist and bolder approaches. Umbro Brazil director Eduardo Dal Pogetto noted that the aim was to go beyond traditional sportswear and create pieces representing the energy and identity of various nations with a modern outlook for daily use.
The jerseys are available now on the official Umbro Brazil website and select retailers, priced at R$349.99.
Arsenal Switches to Home Kit for Title Celebrations
After securing the Premier League title while playing in their Trefoil-adorned third kit, the Arsenal squad made a deliberate wardrobe change into their traditional 25-26 red and white home kit to actually lift the trophy.
This evokes memories of FC Barcelona, who famously wore orange but switched to their home shirt for the title lifting. In contrast to Arsenal, Barcelona just switched the shirt and kept the orange shorts and socks.
Do you like teams switching into their primary colors after the final whistle to ensure historic celebrations are captured in their iconic home kits?
Manchester City Debuts 26-27 Home Kit
Man City did not wear the special golden inscription for Pep Guardiola. This edition was exclusively available at the stadium store, limited to 500 shirts.
Atalanta, Marseille & Wolfsburg Change Logos for 26-27 Season
Vietnamese kit freaks Chuyện Áo Đấu have created a nice infographic of three European teams' logo changes for the 26-27 season. All of them have one thing in common - they are circular.
The underlying reasoning for this widespread circular design trend across modern football is primarily driven by digital functionality and commercial scalability. Circular, stripped-down logos provide a sense of visual balance and are significantly easier to apply across various media, ranging from tiny social media avatars to global lifestyle merchandise.
However, this rush toward extreme minimalism is increasingly alienating traditional football supporters and risking a severe homogenization of the sport's visual landscape.
For Wolfsburg, the change was praised by fans, as the Zinnen crest has been the fans' favorite design ever since. For Atalanta, it was also rooted in history, while OM was the biggest update.
