Anthem Jackets for the 2026 World Cup™ Deserve Some Praise, Too

As of today, March 24, every major sportswear brand—NIKE, Inc., adidas, PUMA—has unveiled their kit designs for the 2026 World Cup™ tournament. Some nations are still vying for a spot in the summer event, while others will only be able to suit up in their new designs in other international fixtures after failing to qualify.

Netizens have already taken to social media to praise a handful of designs from the aforementioned sportswear trifecta. Jerseys for Brazil, France, Mexico, Argentina, Japan, Portugal, and Norway are amongst the best widely-received, allowing design teams at the Swoosh, Three Stripes, and Big Cat Brand to let out sighs of relief. The legacy each individual kit leaves behind, however, has yet to be seen. And while jersey designs deserve all the praise, Anthem jackets for the 2026 World Cup™ deserve some attention, too.

Approaches between the legacy sportswear companies differ. All offerings are ready for the moments before officials blow their whistle to commence matches on-the-pitch, but aesthetics vary. Nike's Anthem jackets see an ultra-ventilated design that evokes images of the ACG Radical Airflow long-sleeve that's gotten attention on the trails. By comparison, adidas' Anthem jackets opt for a double-knit fabric and an elegant, minimalist presentation. PUMA's range sees a retro-inspired approach that screams performance heritage.

As of this writing, the full extent of 2026 federation Anthem jackets has yet to be seen. Product is being added to retailers like DICK'S Sporting Goods on a frequent basis. You can shop NIKE, Inc. product via Nike.com and Fanatics.com; adidas product on adidas.com; and PUMA styles via PUMA.com.

Argentina National Football Team

(Selección de fútbol de Argentina)

Lionel Messi and "La Albiceleste" are surely looking to repeat at the 2026 World Cup™. Whether or not they do is yet to be determined, but Argentina's Away Anthem jacket by adidas will surely be amongst the tournament's most-popular.

Brazil National Football Team

(Seleção Brasileira de Futebol)

Brazil has stolen much of the show before a single game of the World Cup™ is played thanks in large part to the Jordan Brand x CBF partnership announced in São Paulo in mid-March. The national football team's Home Anthem jacket opts for an airy presentation while the Away edition fuses football and basketball heritage—complete with Michael Jordan's Jumpman logo.

Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team

(Équipe de football de Côte d'Ivoire)

Côte d'Ivoire is far from being a favorite for the 2026 World Cup™, but its presence in the tournament is a welcomed addition. Quietly, the African nation might have some of the best new apparel on the market.

England National Football Team

Is 2026 the year the World Cup™ trophy finally "comes home?" It's possible. What's almost certain, however, is that England's new Anthem jacket by Nike will be a hot item across the country.

France National Football Team

(Équipe de France de football)

As last tournament's runner-up, France is looking for revenge at the 2026 World Cup™. The quality of Didier Deschamps' current squad is up for debate, but what can't be argued is that the French side has some of the most-elegant federations designs of recent memory—a trend that includes this year's Anthem jackets.

Ghana National Football Team

Ghana might've had a later qualification to the 2026 World Cup™ than it would've liked, but it's official—the "Black Stars" form part of Group L, giving fans and neutrals a chance at viewing the country's "Archive Gold" PUMA Anthem jacket on-pitch.

Germany National Football Team

(Deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft)

The 2026 World Cup™ is a bittersweet occasion for the Germany national football team as it marks the last World Cup™ in which it'll wear adidas (for the foreseeable future). To mark the occasion, several items by the Three Stripes have included special tags commemorating the decades of partnership with the Deutscher Fußball-Bund.

Japan National Football Team

(サッカー日本代表)

The red-colored zipper on Japan's Anthem jacket nods to the country's flag while also speaking to the 12th member of the national football team: the fans.

Jamaica National Football Team

The "Reggae Boyz" still have a shot at qualifying for the next World Cup™. Here's to hoping the young squad does so that the world can see its Bob Marley Foundation-approved Anthem jackets and kits on the game's biggest stage.

Mexico National Football Team

(Selección de fútbol de México)

It's been some time since the Mexico men's national football team has been competitive against the sport's biggest nations, but "El Tricolor" continues to deliver some of the most-popular performance and lifestyle collections around thanks to its partnership with adidas.

Morocco National Football Team

(المنتخب المغربي لكرة القدم)

Can Morocco shock the world once more this summer? It's quite possible.

Portugal National Football Team

(Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol)

The 2026 World Cup™ will likely be Cristiano Ronaldo's last opportunity to finally win football's grandest trophy as a player. To mark the occasion, PUMA has put together compelling designs for the Portugal national football team—including Home and Away editions of the Anthem jacket.

Spain National Football Team

(Selección Española de Fútbol)

If you were already considering Spain's 2026 Away jersey one of the World Cup™'s best, you're in for a treat with the matching Anthem jacket by adidas.

U.S. National Soccer Team (USMNT)

Ricardo Pepi, Tyler Adams, Christian Pulisic, Timothy Weah, Folarin Balogun, and the rest of Mauricio Pochettino's have something to prove at the 2026 World Cup™, the first on domestic soil since 1994.