Numbers

Newly signed FC Bayern Munich midfielder Ismael Saibari has chosen to wear the number 34 shirt for the 2026-27 season as a heartfelt tribute to his friend Abdelhak Nouri. Nouri, who wore the number 34 during his time at Ajax, suffered a cardiac arrhythmia on the pitch in 2017, leaving him with severe and permanent brain damage. Explaining his choice, Saibari stated that he wants to support Nouri, noting that while he survived, he has been unable to move without assistance since the tragic incident. By taking on Nouri's final squad number, Saibari joins a list of players across Europe who have honored the former Ajax talent.

Former Uruguay international Luis Suarez was spotted in the stands during Uruguay's 2026 World Cup match against Cabo Verde. Suarez, watching his nation from the sidelines, appeared visibly stressed as the game unfolded, ultimately ending in a surprising draw.

Suarez appeared wearing the Uruguay 2026 away jersey, seemingly to encourage his younger teammates from the stands. Surprisingly, he chose to wear the number 7 shirt instead of the iconic number 9 that he wore during his playing days with the national team. Images of him reacting to the tense moments of the match quickly circulated online, capturing his passionate support for the national team and drawing a wave of reactions across social media.

During Egypt's World Cup match against New Zealand, striker Mostafa Ziko was seen wearing a 'damaged' jersey after one of the digits on the front came off. Although he was wearing the number 11 shirt, one of the "1"s fell off, making it look like he was wearing number 1 instead.

The number appears to have been poorly heat-applied to the jersey and gradually peeled off due to sweat during the game. The incident occurred as Mostafa Ziko celebrated his goal, when one of the digits in his number 11 shirt detached, leaving only a single "1" visible on the front.

Update - June 9, 2026: Retailer subsidesports has created a stunning college image showcasing the Adidas Germany 2026 World Cup typeface, applied to both the kit and the full squad lineup. They have also given us a first look at the new 2026 World Cup sleeve badge on the Germany shirt.

The German national team has released its official squad shirt numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Manuel Neuer retains the number one jersey in goal, with Oliver Baumann at twelve and Alexander Nübel at twenty-one. Defensively, Antonio Rüdiger wears two, Joshua Kimmich six, Nico Schlotterbeck fifteen, and Malick Thiaw twenty-four. On the attacking side, Jamal Musiala takes the ten, Florian Wirtz seventeen, Jamie Leweling nine, and Leroy Sané nineteen.

Goalkeepers
1 – Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
12 – Oliver Baumann (TSG Hoffenheim)
21 – Alexander Nübel (VfB Stuttgart)

Defenders
2 – Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid)
3 – Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund)
4 – Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich)
5 – Aleksandar Pavlović (Bayern Munich)
6 – Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
13 – Pascal Groß (Borussia Dortmund)
15 – Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund)
16 – Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart)
18 – Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt)
22 – David Raum (RB Leipzig)
23 – Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund)
24 – Malick Thiaw (AC Milan)

Forwards
7 – Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
8 – Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich)
9 – Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart)
10 – Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
11 – Nick Woltemade (VfB Stuttgart)
14 – Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund)
17 – Florian Wirtz (Liverpool)
19 – Leroy Sané (Galatasaray)
20 – Nadiem Amiri (Mainz 05)
25 – Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich)
26 – Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart)

Germany, drawn in Group E, will face Curaçao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador as they begin their quest for a fifth FIFA World Cup title.

Football kit retailer @subsidesports has offered a behind-the-scenes look into their printing operations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. In a recent social media update, the company shared a video of their heat press machinery in action, highlighting the process behind their Fan Style customization service. This service utilizes official typefaces and plotter sheets to apply names and numbers to replica shirts, ensuring an authentic look for supporters.

The short video features what eagle-eyed followers suspect to be a Transmatic REV 5SA heat press, a heavy-duty machine used for professional garment decoration.

One standout detail is that they used lasers to ensure the names and numbers were placed with absolute precision on the back of the jerseys. It’s a testament to Subside Sports’ commitment to craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Update - Sunday, June 7, 2026: Subside Sports have created two nice images showing the Nike England 2026 World Cup font applied on the kits and the full squad.

England have released their squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup.

1: Jordan Pickford
2: Ezri Konsa
3: Nico O'Reilly
4: Declan Rice
5: John Stones
6: Marc Guehi
7: Bukayo Saka
8: Elliot Anderson
9: Harry Kane
10: Jude Bellingham
11: Marcus Rashford
12: Tino Livramento
13: Dean Henderson
14: Jordan Henderson
15: Dan Burn
16: Kobbie Mainoo
17: Morgan Rogers
18: Anthony Gordon
19: Ollie Watkins
20: Noni Madueke
21: Eberechi Eze
22: Ivan Toney
23: James Trafford
24: Reece James
25: Djed Spence
26: Jarell Quansah

The Portuguese national team has announced the official squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo retains his iconic number 7, with Bernardo Silva assigned 10 and Bruno Fernandes wearing 8. Diogo Costa takes the number 1 jersey in goal, while other notable assignments include Diogo Dalot as 5 and Gonçalo Ramos as 9.

Portugal are drawn in Group K alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo, Colombia, and Uzbekistan, with their opening match scheduled for June 17 in Houston.

Goalkeepers

1 – Diogo Costa (Porto)

12 – José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

22 – Rui Silva (Sporting CP)

Defenders

2 – Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahçe)

3 – Rúben Dias (Manchester City)

4 – Tomás Araújo (Benfica)

5 – Diogo Dalot (Manchester United)

6 – Matheus Nunes (Manchester City)

14 – Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP)

20 – João Cancelo (Barcelona)

25 – Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)

Midfielders

8 – Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

10 – Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)

13 – Renato Veiga (Villarreal)

15 – João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain)

21 – Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal)

23 – Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)

24 – Samu Costa (Mallorca)

Forwards

7 – Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr)

9 – Gonçalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain)

11 – João Félix (Al-Nassr)

16 – Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP)

17 – Rafael Leão (AC Milan)

18 – Pedro Neto (Chelsea)

19 – Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad)

26 – Francisco Conceição (Juventus)

Mexico's national team has published the official squad numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup via its social media channels, including a main graphic and supporting images detailing the assignments for the 26 players. The announcement highlights the jerseys ahead of the tournament co-hosted by the country.

Notable numbers include Raúl Rangel wearing 1 in goal, Jorge Sánchez on 2, César Montes on 3, Edson Álvarez as captain with 4, Johan Vásquez on 5, Erik Lira on 6, Luis Romo on 7, Álvaro Fidalgo on 8, Raúl Jiménez on 9, Alexis Vega on 10, Santiago Giménez on 11, Carlos Acevedo on 12 and Guillermo Ochoa on 13. Further assignments cover Armando González with 14, Israel Reyes on 15, Julián Quiñones on 16 and additional players filling roles through number 26.

The timing supports fans personalizing Adidas Mexico jerseys with these numbers in preparation for the event.

Goalkeepers

1 – Raúl Rangel (Guadalajara)
12 – Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna)
13 – Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol)

Defenders

2 – Jorge Sánchez (PAOK)
3 – César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow)
4 – Edson Álvarez (Fenerbahçe)
5 – Johan Vásquez (Genoa)
15 – Israel Reyes (Club América)
20 – Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar)
23 – Jesús Gallardo (Toluca)

Midfielders

6 – Érik Lira (Cruz Azul)
7 – Luis Romo (Guadalajara)
8 – Álvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis)
17 – Orbelín Pineda (AEK Athens)
18 – Obed Vargas (Atlético Madrid)
19 – Gilberto Mora (Tijuana)
21 – César Huerta (Anderlecht)
22 – Luis Chávez (Dynamo Moscow)
26 – Brian Gutiérrez (Guadalajara)

Forwards

9 – Raúl Jiménez (Fulham)
10 – Alexis Vega (Toluca)
11 – Santiago Giménez (AC Milan)
14 – Armando González (Guadalajara)
16 – Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadsiah)
24 – Guillermo Martínez (UNAM Pumas)
25 – Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara)

The Netherlands have named their 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

1: Bart Verbruggen
2: Jurriën Timber
3: Marten de Roon
4: Virgil van Dijk
5: Nathan Aké
6: Denzel Dumfries
7: Jorrel Hato
8: Micky van de Ven
9: Jan Paul van Hecke
10: Frenkie de Jong
11: Ryan Gravenberch
12: Teun Koopmeiners
13: Robin Roefs
14: Tijjani Reijnders
15: Guus Til
16: Quinten Timber
17: Mats Wieffer
18: Cody Gakpo
19: Memphis Depay
20: Donyell Malen
21: Brian Brobbey
22: Wout Weghorst
23: Mark Flekken
24: Justin Kluivert
25: Noa Lang
26: Crysencio Summerville

The Belgian Red Devils have officially announced their squad numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kevin De Bruyne will wear the number 7 shirt, Leandro Trossard takes the number 10, Romelu Lukaku retains the 9, and Jeremy Doku is assigned the 11. Thibaut Courtois keeps the number 1 as the starting goalkeeper, with Senne Lammens on 12 and Mike Penders on 13.