VOTE NOW: Worst Football Kit of May 2026
- Voting Opportunity: The article announces a poll for readers to vote on the "Worst Football Kit of May 2026" from releases made ahead of the new domestic season and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Specific Kit Criticisms: Kits from Arsenal and Manchester City are mentioned with specific design dislikes, such as a monochrome logo and giant stripes for Arsenal, and a gradient for Manchester City, while RB Leipzig and Borussia Mönchengladbach's primary jerseys also failed to resonate with critics.
- Reader Engagement: The power is handed over to the readers to make their choice in a poll for the most disappointing kit and to explain their selection in the comments below.
While May 2026 blessed us with some incredible football shirt releases ahead of the new domestic season and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, not every design managed to hit the mark. We are handing the power over to you to vote for the Worst Football Kit of May 2026.
Worst Football Kit of May 2026
First and foremost, nit every kit on our list is a definite miss - kits like Arsenal and Manchester City are not considered as very bad kits generally. However, we do not like the idea of a gradient for City, and dislike several things about the Arsenal kit - the monochrome logo, the giant 3 stripes in two colors, and a collar pattern that just not adds up.
There are, however, designs that are more obvisouly not in the good range. Over in the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig and Borussia Mönchengladbach also found themselves in the crosshairs of kit critics with primary jerseys that simply didn't resonate with supporters.
Best Football Kit of May 2026
Worst Football Kit of May 2026
Which team had the most disappointing release last month? Make your choice in the poll above and let us know why you picked your "winner" in the comments below.
FC Machida Zelvia 26-27 Home Kit Released
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St. Gallen has released the new 26-27 third kit, made by Puma.
The Puma FC St. Gallen 2026-27 third jersey features a predominantly white base, highlighted by two distinct chest stripes in different shades of green. This crisp color combination stays true to the club's traditional identity while offering a unique variation for their change kit. The Puma logo and club crest are prominently displayed on the chest, completing the sleek look of the shirt.
Greyout Aston Villa 26-27 Training Collection Released
In addtion to the dark grey main training range, Aston Villa released an utterly clean training range that combines different shades of grey with white.