World Cup

Germany goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has publicly spoken out against FIFA's commercialization, pointing to a controversial practice involving temporary kit badges at the 2026 World Cup. In a recent interview with BILD, the goalkeeper criticized what German media have dubbed "Trikot Gate," shedding light on how players' match jerseys were handled for profit behind the scenes.

According to Baumann, FIFA applied special commemorative patches to player shirts before matches, labeling players with titles like "Legacy" or "Debutant." However, immediately after matches, staff entered the dressing room to peel those badges off the jerseys. Frustrated by the process, Baumann stated that players just wanted to keep their authentic kits intact rather than having them stripped.

Baumann did not play a match in the 2026 World Cup. Those badges are removed from the kits to be later part of trading cards, as part of a deal with Topps. However, it remains to be seen if badges of players who finally did not make a debut will be made into cards, or if it was just removed because of the streamlined process.

The goalkeeper appealed to governing bodies to prioritize the sport itself over endless commercial initiatives. Baumann warned that excessive commercialization, from stripped kit patches to unnecessary breaks, threatens to alienate fans and players who care about the tradition and passion of football.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, known globally as Vozinha, has officially been unveiled by Chilean champions Colo-Colo. The 40-year-old veteran joined the Santiago-based club as a free agent following his standout campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he was voted the tournament's best goalkeeper by fans.

During his official presentation at the Estadio Monumental, Vozinha revealed that he will wear the number 29 jersey for the 26-27 season. The kit features his iconic name printed on the back as a personal tribute to his grandparents who raised him. To mark his arrival, Colo-Colo also unveiled an exclusive apparel collection featuring custom graphic t-shirts celebrating the goalkeeper's move.

Vozinha's high-profile transfer to South America comes after a historic World Cup run with Cape Verde, highlighted by a clean sheet against eventual champions Spain. After leaving Portuguese side GD Chaves at the end of last season, the experienced shot-stopper secured his move to Colo-Colo, marking the biggest club destination of his long career.

Puma's kit durability issues surfaced once again during the World Cup. Now, one of the ripped kits is even available to purchase.

Czechia midfielder Pavel Šulc suffered a severe tear to his jersey during a match against South Korea, tearing away a large section of fabric right next to his squad number 15 and forcing him to leave the pitch for a quick kit change.

The exact torn shirt from the game has now been put up for auction on MatchWornShirt, as spotted by @ShirtSquadApp.

A custom-made sherpa jacket has caught our attention. Created and shared by designer @not_danielherr, the jacket features a distinct paneled design that instantly evokes memories of the 2010 World Cup.

While the front of the apparel maintains a relatively standard look, the back incorporates curved, triangular patterns perfectly mirroring the notorious Adidas Jabulani ball.

This piece is an one-off custom creation rather than an official release.

The Argentina national rugby union team, Los Pumas, took to the pitch in special attire for their international test match against England on July 18, 2026. Instead of their usual shirt, they wore a special edition inspired by the Argentina 1986 FIFA World Cup football kit, famous for its association with Diego Maradona and the national team's triumph in Mexico.

It is just a little more than two days until the 2026 World Cup final and 45 hours until the Third Place match, but FIFA has not yet published the kit matchups for the final two games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on its official FWC2026 Match Colours Designation page.

It is widely predicted that Spain and Argentina will both wear their home kits, as will England vs France. We might also see special referee kits. Thanks to our partners Jersey Story for the collage.