The 2026 Fifa World Cup is almost upon us.
It will be the biggest World Cup by size and expanse – across the US, Canada and Mexico. All 48 teams will be keen to put their best foot forward.
And with all eyes on the biggest event in sport, the kits that the players wear will also be in focus. We rank the national jerseys of the participating teams at the 2026 Fifa World Cup from best to worst.
Argentina
One of the best in the competition, on the pitch and in a sartorial sense. The traditional and unmistakable blue and white stripes stand out. The away kit takes it up a notch. The swirling patterns are a unique artistic style from the area around Buenos Aires.
United States
The United States home kit is an ode to the classic 1994 World Cup jersey. The wavy stripes have been recreated with a bit more flair. However, the Americans missed a trick by not bringing back the much-loved '94 star-spangled away kit. The current deep blue kit has subtle star prints and is a solid alternative.
Mexico
Brilliant home jersey with Aztec-inspired design dominating the entire kit. Goes perfectly with the white shorts. Nice striped collar as well. Their other kit is a simple white iteration with a striped collar and sleeve. Two winners.
Colombia
Colombia always delivers. Brilliant use of bright colours, with the red stripes across the kit complementing the fluorescent yellow. The choice of turquoise for the secondary jersey plus the wave pattern make it a very cool kit. Fine job.
Germany
Paying homage to the 1990 design pattern, the German flag sits beautifully on the torso. The 'V' design creates a nice pattern in the middle. The away kit is equally eye-catching, although the shade of blue is not normally associated with Germany.
Croatia
The red and white checks were always going to be there. They have blended it well to merge with the centre of the kit. The same checks are replicated in the blue away kit where the pattern seamlessly merges into the design.
Curacao
One of the most pleasing colour choices for a World Cup jersey. The lemon tone plus a dash of colour through the stripes make it stand out. A superb kit to mark Curacao's tournament debut.
France
Classy without being spectacular. Diagonal patterns on the deep blue home kit with white shorts look stylish. A proper collar is a nice touch. Their all-white away kit has just a hint of the tricolour on the sleeve.
Japan
Understated elegance in both their kits. The main blue kit has multiple tiny concentric patterns, giving the effect of a sound wave. The away jersey is equally beautiful, with several colourful stripes on a white top with a simple collar.
Norway
The two kits are chalk and cheese. The main jersey is as in-your-face as a kit can get, with the Norwegian flag placed across the right shoulder. The cross, upon close inspection, includes a Nordic knot. Their other kit, however, is all black, all business.
Netherlands
The Dutch jersey could only ever be one thing – bright orange. They have stuck to it forever, so can’t hold it against them. The away jersey is one of the best white iterations in the tournament. A dash of orange across the midriff is simple and effective.
Brazil
The home jersey is a bit plain, canary yellow as you'd expect although it does look good with the paler blue shorts. The deep blue away kit is much more eye catching. Overall, a solid duo.
Sweden
The Swedish kit is all class. The home is classic yellow with blue accents. But it is the away kit that stands out. Striking blue ripple vertical patterns with yellow highlights make it remarkable.
Uruguay
The home jersey is a simple all-blue outfit with a black and white collar. Quite serene. But it is the away kit that is a sight to behold. Bold blue patterns that make a statement. Amazing.
Spain
A beautiful red and blue kit with bright yellow and red stripes on the shoulders. Works well. The white kit has subtle patterns on it and the collar has a red and yellow colour scheme. Very good.
Saudi Arabia
The Saudi kit is one of the best from the Middle East. The green kit with geometric designs has distinct purple patterns – quite futuristic. Unlike any other from the region. The white away kit is simple with a hint of gold accents. Overall, a really clean effort.
South Africa
The green striped away is outstanding. The Bafana Bafana away jersey is uniquely South African and the shoulder stripes add to its charm. The yellow home jersey, however, falls somewhere between Australia and Brazil. Geometric pattern breaks the monotony.
England
The Three Lions have gone minimalist. There is a subtle lion motif on the white kit, while the other iteration is ‘Speed Red’ with blue accents. Looks clean but not vastly dissimilar to some of their previous jerseys. Clean all round though.
Ghana
Outstanding white kit with a kaleidoscope of colourful strings. The yellow jersey is just as beautiful, especially with the Ghanaian star in black right in the centre of it. Intricate design across the jersey make it lively.
Algeria
A really pleasant green jersey with vertical stripes on the torso and dark sleeves. The white kit has green stripes and faded pattern on the front. Overall, nicely done.
Portugal
The main red (or is it dark pink?) kit has a wave pattern horizontally along the jersey. It creates a nice effect. Their away kit has a lot going on. Blue waves crashing into each other create quite the impact.
Scotland
The away kit is a pleasant coral pink kit with blue stripes. The blue accents on the sleeve and collar sit perfectly together. The home, blue kit has Saltire-inspired design.
Canada
The Canadians have gone daring red with a maple leaf design. Simple yet effective. Their other black kit really stands out, with stylised maple designs splashed across. Vastly different design choices, and both grab the attention.
Egypt
The red kit has many geometric patterns, inspired by the great pyramids. However, the design is restricted to the upper half of the jersey, allowing for breathing space. The white kit is also pleasing to the eye with faded pyramid motifs. Pretty good.
Paraguay
The home hit has unmissable red and white stripes. Remember, the US kit has a wave pattern and this one does not. Their blue jersey is bold. The South Americans have taken it up a notch with their secondary kit.
Belgium
Not too dissimilar from the Spanish kit. Cool red flames across the kit with yellow stripes. The other kit has an abstract design and light colour splashes all across. No particular design theme to tie it all together. But the main kit is classy.
Morocco
Red and green goes perfectly with Morocco. The Atlas Lions have not tinkered with the colour combination, and frankly, you don’t need to change what works. The collar and sleeves have a beautiful design. The away white kit has local design coursing through the torso.
Ecuador
A simple yellow kit with bright blue accents on the sleeve and collar, plus a stripe down the side of the kit. The other all-blue kit is fairly simple.
Iraq
Regional patterns and design on the white and green kits. The collar and sleeve design really add to the appeal of what is a really simple but effective kit.
South Korea
The Korean kit is a familiar combination of red and black. Does not quite stand out. The other kit has flower patterns in lavender shade. Unique colour choice.
Ivory Coast
Both kits are unique. The orange kit is littered with animal print patterns, while the white kit has subtle drawings of national flora and fauna.
Switzerland
The red kit has soothing concentric wave patterns while the other has a burst of green hues on a simple jersey.
Turkey
The red patch across the torso looks much better in the white away kit. The red shade is not too different from many others in the tournament. Turkey kits can be a little basic.
Senegal
The turquoise green kit has an intricate local design, which ties the national flag, logo and kit number well. The white iteration, on the other hand, has faded designs of traditional paintings.
Jordan
Clean but basic jerseys with a few flourishes. It's a safe approach but will be a classic in Jordan with it being their first World Cup.
New Zealand
An all-black kit and an all-white kit with fern and landscape designs. It is subtle, to the point where you might miss it.
Qatar
The home jersey is simple – maroon kit with a zigzag pattern right through the middle, inspired by the national flag. The away kit is white with maroon stripes. Nothing to get excited about.
Haiti
Three shades – white, blue and red. Haiti’s World Cup kit also depicts their freedom struggle with a group of people hoisting the national flag. A simple and symbolic design.
Czech Republic
A routine red jersey like so many in the tournament. However, the away kit has detailed design elements inspired by Czech artisanship.
Austria
A red kit with black sleeves. At least it is not all red. But nothing more to it. The other kit is a lot more detailed with a marble effect and criss-cross patterns.
Cape Verde
The tiny nation has kept it simple for the World Cup. Subtle geometric patterns adorn the white and blue kits.
Panama
The red kit is basic. Routine design and accents on the collar and sleeve. But the white jersey looks sleek with the gold accents.
Tunisia
The white kit has red accents and subtle patterns. It's OK, but nothing special.
DR Congo
A lot happening here. The red kit is extraordinary. And not in a good way. There is a light blue kit as well, which is actually quite nice, with concentric square patterns.
Australia
The gold and green had to be the colour combo for the home kit. But the strange cuts for the collar don’t sit well. Still, a solid and easily recognisable kit. The away jersey, however, might be the worst kit at the tournament. The orange and green two-tone effort is a head-scratcher.
Note: Kits of Iran, Uzbekistan and Bosnia unavailable.
