U.S. Soccer and Nike have revealed new kits for the USMNT to be worn at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The uniforms feature an athlete-driven design, with contrasting bold and subdued attitudes for the home and away versions, respectively. The vibrant home jersey features undulating red stripes reminiscent of the American flag, while the away version uses faded stars against a deep blue background.
Not only that, but all 27 U.S. Soccer National Teams will wear the kit, including the USWMT and youth teams. The USMNT debuts the kit on March 28 in a friendly against Belgium at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, before its quest for the World Cup starts against Paraguay on June 12 at Inglewood’s So-Fi Stadium.
Designed by the Players, for the Players
U.S. Soccer and Nike collaborated with players on the design, focusing on athlete feedback to fully capture the team’s identity. That included listening sessions and design workshops, where players offered ideas on details like seam placement and fabric weight. To ensure optimal in-game performance, athletes provided feedback on mobility, fit, and breathability. The match jerseys use Nike’s latest technology, including AERO-FIT for comfort, lightweight breathability, and mobility in challenging conditions.
But just as important as performance is the look of the new kits, with players again leading the process. The home jerseys, with their American flag–like waving red stripes, evoke energy and pride, while the away jerseys are dark and sleek, with faded stars against dark blue. The looks are all a part of creating an identity.
Yazmin Rosete, a Lead Designer at Nike, told The Athletic, “We wanted to make sure that the home [jersey] was very wild and obvious.” Alyssa Chargar, U.S. Soccer’s Senior Director of Licensing, added, “The motion of the flag was key for us.”
Regarding the sleek away kits, Rosete said, “The away [kit] is more of that on-and-off-pitch look, more lifestyle.” According to Ronnie J. Stewart, a Global Footbal Product Director at Nike, that’s what the players wanted, who said, “We just want something we can wear to the club.” When the final version debuted, one player commented, “Yeah, that’s perfect, you could wear that to a bar with your friends on a Friday night with a pair of jeans.”
The kits’ details go further than stars, stripes, and shades of red, white, and blue. Inside the collar, each jersey has an “Inner Pride” mark, conveying each player’s personal motivation. A brand-new “Stars and Stripes” font marks names and numbers, and will be used on all future versions.
Ronnie J. Stewart told ESPN, “I think between both kits there is something for everybody. If you want to be loud and proud and represent the crest, no one’s going to doubt who you’re there for in the light kit. If you’re looking for that lifestyle look that works off the field, the dark is for you.”
Besides the home and away jerseys, the goalkeeper kit brings energy to the pitch, with bright orange and pink, and stars and stripes, drawing from Nike’s “Hollywood Goalkeeper” concepts from December 2025.
Dave Wright, Chief Commercial Officer of U.S. Soccer, said, “A national team jersey represents the pride of wearing the crest, not just for players on the field, but also for the fans who support them every step of the way. With the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup coming to the United States, we’re excited to see players across all 27 of our National Teams and supporters across the country wearing this kit as we build toward an incredible moment for the game.”
Two Kits, One Dream: A Version for Every Fan
The new kits convey the energy of U.S. Soccer’s “Never Chase Reality” campaign, which encourages everyone to “chase dreams, chase greatness and chase legacy as the nation prepares to host the tournament.” So everyone can participate, U.S. Soccer and Nike will offer two versions: the authentic match jersey and the stadium jersey.
The match jersey is a true replica of player-worn gear, with AERO-FIT construction and a raised silicone crest. The stadium jersey has a relaxed fit and embroidered crest, and includes a more accessible price point.
Beyond that, the kit will be the most highly promoted and widely available in history, offered at around 2,500 retail locations across the country, including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Rally House, and Scheels, and also online at Soccer.com and on the official U.S. Soccer Store.
The FIFA 2026 World Cup will be the 23rd edition, and runs from June 11 through July 19. The United States, Mexico, and Canada will jointly host the tournament across 16 cities, including 11 in the U.S., three in Mexico, and two in Canada. It will be the first World Cup held by three nations, and will feature 48 teams, an increase from the prior 32.
