June 3, 2026
Up to 18 national team jerseys unveiled for this summer’s FIFA World Cup may never be worn on the pitch after FIFA confirmed the kit selections for the tournament’s group stage.
The 48 participating nations have collectively released 108 outfield kits — excluding goalkeeper uniforms — ahead of the expanded tournament in the United States, according to a report by BBC. However, only 87 of those shirts are guaranteed to appear during the 72 group-stage matches.
Every team has at least two kits, traditionally designated as home and away strips, while 12 countries have also introduced third kits as alternative options.
FIFA has now outlined which shirts each nation will wear in the group phase, leaving several designs unused unless teams progress to the knockout rounds and opt to wear them later in the competition.
