South Korea

Ecuador and official kit supplier Marathon have unveiled a special limited-edition jersey for La Tri's international friendly against South Korea in Suwon. Designed exclusively for the September 2026 Asian tour, the bespoke shirt celebrates the meeting of both cultures on the pitch.

The Marathon Ecuador Korea Tour special jersey features an off-white base paired with deep teal ribbed detailing on the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, complemented by colorful patterned inserts along the flanks. The centerpiece of the design sits on the lower front, where detailed line-art illustrations depict the Ecuadorian Andean condor on one side facing a traditional Korean tiger on the other.

The shirt makes its debut at Suwon World Cup Stadium as part of a two-match trip, with a companion yellow edition featuring condor and crane artwork lined up for the subsequent clash against Japan. The limited-edition jersey is available through Marathon's official web store and physical retail locations across Ecuador.

South Korea have been forced to change the nameset color on their 2026 away kit to comply with FIFA equipment regulations. The original light green names and numbers, which were worn during the team's pre-tournament friendlies, have been replaced with navy for the 2026 World Cup.

The change was made to increase the visibility of the names and numbers from a distance. The original light green color did not provide enough contrast against the light purple and white camouflage-style pattern of the Nike away shirt, violating FIFA's strict rules regarding the legibility of player identification.

The updated navy nameset was debuted in South Korea's second match of the tournament, providing a stark contrast to the shirt's base design and ensuring full compliance with FIFA's visibility standards.

In the recent match between South Korea and Mexico, the South Korean players wore special anthem jackets and pre-match shirt from a lifestyle collection created in collaboration with global star G-Dragon.

The South Korea 2026 World Cup home kit, made by Nike, has been revealed with a notable detail on the left sleeve. The new jersey prominently displays the South Korean national flag, adding a classic touch to the overall design. This element complements the nation's iconic red base, continuing the visual identity established by Nike for the upcoming tournament.

Following the initial reveal, football fans quickly pointed out that the inclusion of the national flag is a consistent feature in South Korea's kit history. Social media discussions highlighted several past uniforms that also displayed the flag, confirming that this design choice honors a long-standing tradition for the national team.