Adidas Now Outfits 22 UEFA Nations, But Massive Changes Are Ahead
May 4, 2026, by Chris
- Adidas Dominance: Adidas now outfits 22 of the 52 UEFA national teams, solidifying its control over the European kit market.
- UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme: Adidas took over the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme from Erreà, leading to the introduction of kits for nine additional national teams.
- Future Changes: While Turkey, Poland, and Croatia will join Adidas, Germany and Wales will be leaving, causing a massive shake-up in the Adidas UEFA national team lineup.
We have a major overview of the European international kit landscape. Following Friday's UEFA deal, Adidas now makes kits for an impressive 22 of the 52 UEFA national teams.
Adidas UEFA Map
From 2027 (Germany & Wales to Leave; Poland, Turkey & Croatia to Join).
This dominance of Adidas UEFA national teams is perfectly visualized in our map graphic. The sudden surge in the total number of Adidas UEFA national teams is directly linked to the brand taking over the UEFA Kit Assistance Scheme from Erreà. Through this initiative, kits have just been introduced for Andorra, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, North Macedonia, Malta, and San Marino (Belarus not yet).
While the brand currently controls the European kit market, the exact lineup of Adidas UEFA national teams is set to experience a massive shake-up over the coming years. The impressive roster of Adidas UEFA national teams will soon see some high-profile additions, as both Turkey and Poland are reportedly set to join the brand. Furthermore, it is already confirmed that Croatia will officially become one of the new Adidas UEFA national teams following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.
However, the expanding list of Adidas UEFA national teams will also suffer some significant losses. Wales will be leaving the brand to sign a new deal with Sudu. Most notably, the historic flagship member of all Adidas UEFA national teams, Germany, will famously end its long-standing partnership to join Nike at the start of 2027.
Are you surprised by the current number of Adidas UEFA national teams and the upcoming changes? 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.
