2026 World Cup Teams Use Different Sleeves for New Debutant Patch

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a limited-run, affordable NYC-inspired jersey to celebrate the 2026 World Cup. Priced at just 50 USD and sold at cost, the initiative provides an accessible alternative to expensive official FIFA merchandise (via GQ).

The jerseys are manufactured locally by Mazzi Sports, a custom sports apparel business operating out of its Brooklyn factory since 1986, and were designed by Brooklyn-based illustrator Arsh Raziuddin.

The local NYC kits feature distinct city motifs, including Big Apple and pigeon graphics, and are available in three colorways: black and white, yellow and black, and blue and orange.

Positioned as community pride gear, this grassroots release directly contrasts with the official FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey host city merchandise (375 USD).

For the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has introduced a special 'Debut Patch' to be worn by players making their first appearance in the tournament, but the placement of this new badge varies between national teams. Mexico has positioned the debutant patch on the left sleeve of their kits, whereas South Africa has opted to place it on the right sleeve. This new addition for the competition allows federations flexibility in integrating the debutant patch alongside other official tournament sleeve badges.

The Wycombe Wanderers 26-27 third kit has been officially released, with the simple Hummel shirt combining a white base with navy chevrons on the shoulders and navy logos. It completes the team's set.

Enzo Fernandez has been spotted training with his Argentina teammates in the Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 'Rawdacious' pack, which was originally released back in 2021.