Final Vote: Worst Football Kit of April 2026
- Winner: The New Saints 26 Special kit was voted the Worst Football Kit of April 2026.
- Contenders: Nine controversial and unconventional kits were shortlisted for the vote, including those from FC Utrecht, Indy Eleven, and The New Saints.
- Criteria: The kits were selected based on questionable design choices, such as busy patterns, clashing colors, and strange gradients.
Update - Tuesday, May 12, 2026: The New Saints 26 Special kit is your Worst Football Kit of April 2026, ahead of the Indy Eleven 26-27 third and the Tilbury FC 26-27 home.
Worst Football Kit of April 2026 - Top 3
Worst Football Kit of April 2026 - Final Vote
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Worst Football Kit of April 2026 - Contenders
We have shortlisted nine of the most controversial and unconventional releases for you to review. This month's lineup includes questionable design choices ranging from overly busy geometric patterns and clashing colors to strange gradients. Teams like FC Utrecht, Indy Eleven, and The New Saints all feature in this selection with shirts that strongly divided their fans' opinions upon release.
Check out the full overview in the image above and cast your vote to determine the most disappointing release of the month.
Which kit from April 2026 do you think is the absolute worst of the bunch? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
FC Tiamo Hirakata 26-27 Home Kit Released
Japanese Football League side FC Tiamo Hirakata has officially unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, produced by sportswear brand Jogarbola. The release introduces a cracking design under the club's Reborn campaign for the upcoming JFL season, symbolizing a new beginning for the club.
Brighton to Wear 125th Anniversary Kit Against Arsenal
Brighton & Hove Albion have confirmed they will wear their limited-edition Nike 125th anniversary kit during their 2026-27 match against Arsenal in September 2026. The special shirt, which was initially released in May 2026 and draws inspiration from the club's original 1901 kit, will be showcased on the pitch to celebrate the club's founding milestone. Although the official anniversary falls on June 24, the commemorative fixture against the Gunners has been selected as the dedicated anniversary match where the team will debut the historic design.
Nike Creates Personalized Mercurial 2026 World Cup Boots for Kylian Mbappé's France Goalscoring Record
Kylian Mbappé has officially cemented his legacy as the greatest goalscorer in the history of the French national team, surpassing Olivier Giroud to take the top spot. To celebrate this historic milestone of reaching 58 international goals, Nike has presented the star forward with a personalized pair of Mercurial Superfly 11 boots. This special edition footwear arrives just in time as Mbappé prepares to make his 100th appearance for Les Bleus.
The custom Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 Mbappé 2026 World Cup boots features a distinct "58" lightly printed on the lateral side of the heel, representing his record-breaking goal tally. Additionally, a small French tricolor flag is prominently positioned near the heel collar, paying direct homage to his national team.