2026 World Cup Quarter-Final Kit Battle: Nike, Adidas & Puma Dominate
1 day ago, by Chris
- Dominant Brands: Nike, Adidas, and Puma are the sole kit suppliers for all eight teams in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
- Brand Distribution: Adidas and Nike each outfit three nations, holding a 37.5% share, while Puma supplies kits for two teams, accounting for the remaining 25% of the quarter-finalists.
- Semi-Final Guarantees: The quarter-final matchups include an all-Nike and an all-Adidas duel, guaranteeing that both brands will have at least one team advance to the semi-finals, while Puma faces challenges against both leaders.
The 2026 World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage - we take a look at the brands of the 2026 World Cup. Huge thanks to graphic artist Emilio Sansolini for the great base graphic - we just added the brand logo.
The Big Three Rule the Round of 8 2026 World Cup
Out of the final eight teams remaining in the tournament, Adidas and Nike lead the pack, outfitting three nations each to claim a 37.5% share of the field respectively. Puma follows closely behind, supplying kits for two of the quarter-finalists to secure the remaining 25%.
The upcoming fixtures guarantee that both Adidas and Nike will have at least one representative advancing to the semi-finals. The Round of 8 matchups officially feature one all-Nike duel and one all-Adidas clash, ensuring brand survival regardless of the results on the pitch. The remaining two fixtures will see Puma looking to disrupt the leaders, with one match pitting Puma against Adidas and another featuring a Puma versus Nike showdown.
Which brand will win the 2026 World Cup? Let us know in the comments below.
Messi's Badges in 2026 World Cup
Our partner Jersey Story has created a nice mock-up of Messi's kit with his multiple badges. The Legacy and Golden Ball badges are exclusive to Messi, while the champions front badge and golden FIFA sleeve badge are from the team.
26-27 Premier League and Championship Kit Battle
A new overview of the reported 26-27 Premier League and EFL Championship shirt manufacturers has been shared by @mysteryfootball. The compilation offers an early look at the expected kit supplier landscape across England's top two divisions for the upcoming season, combining official announcements and current leaks.
The lists showcase a mix of established heavy hitters maintaining their strong presence, alongside notable fresh supplier changes and some returning brands. While the major brands continue to dominate the top clubs, the reshuffle in the wider football league highlights an evolving market for kit deals.
As noted by the original source, these are the currently reported manufacturers for the 26-27 season and are subject to change before the official kit launches next year.
Marine AFC 26-27 Home Kit Released
Marine AFC have unveiled the 2026-27 home kit ahead of the new National League North season. Once again made by Crosby-based Malooka Sports, the new shirt reflects the club's strong ties to its local community.
The home shirt retains Marine's traditional black-and-white colors, delivering a clean and classic look that reflects the club's long-standing identity. Alongside it, the home goalkeeper kit comes in a vibrant pink, offering a bold contrast to the outfield design.
What do you think of the new Marine AFC 2026-27 home kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
St. Mirren 26-27 Away Kit Released
St. Mirren hve released their new away kit for 2026-27 season, made by Macron and to be used in the upcoming Scottish Premiership campaign.
Named "Gold Standard", the shirt is a striking gold design embossed with Paisley pattern. It features black buttoned collar and is paired with black shorts and gold socks. The club crest is displayed in monochrome palette on both the shirt and the shorts
What do you think of St.Mirren 2026-27 away kit? Leave your thoughts in the comment below.
GAK 1902 26-27 Home & Third Kits Released
Austrian club Grazer AK have officially unveiled the 2026-27 home and third kits. Made by Macron, they will accompany the club throughout the 2026-27 Austrian Bundesliga season, while last season's away kit has been retained for another year.
The home shirt pays tribute to Grazer AK's memorable 1996 European campaign against Inter Milan, featuring a classic red-and-white halved design. Meanwhile, the third shirt embraces a retro-inspired royal blue look, featuring the club's original 1902 monogram woven into the fabric as a tribute to its rich history.
What do you think of Grazer AK's new 2026-27 kits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
What's Interesting About The 2026 World Cup Quarter-Finals Kit Matchups
Based on the official kit registrations for the 2026 World Cup Quarter-Finals, we can see some very interesting choices:
Despite being fully cleared to wear their home kit, France has decided to use their away kit against Morocco.
Norway will step out in a brand-new variation featuring blue shorts and blue socks with their home shirt against England. This means Norway has now used 3 out of 3 possible home kit combinations at the 2026 World Cup.
Argentina will stick with their lucky all-white variation for the match against Switzerland. According to stats from Vietnamese kit expert @jerseystory_vn, this specific combination holds a perfect 100% win rate for Argentina in every competition knockout stages since 2021.
Universitario 2026 Braille Kit Released
Peruvian club Universitario de Deportes and its technical sponsor Marathon have launched a special-edition 2026 third alternate jersey dedicated to visually impaired fans. The shirt introduces an inclusive design featuring tactile elements using the Braille system, including the club's name, official crest, and a 'Soy de la U' seal.
Visually, the kit has a clean look with a beige base color combined with subtle cream accents. The Universitario 2026 Braille kit is available to purchase via Marathon.
