Adidas Returns the Trefoil to the FIFA WORLD CUP™ for the First Time in 36 Years with Launch of Away Jerseys
10 April 2026: adidas recently unveiled the official away kits for all 25 partner federations, including 13 nations who are qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Drawing from the unique culture of each nation, the away jerseys reinterpret classic adidas FIFA WORLD CUP™ aesthetics – such as geometric patterns and stylised vertical lines – in a modern, contemporary style that resonates with fans and athletes alike.
adidas’ story with football runs deep, from performance on the pitch to cultural influence in the streets. Making its mark on the biggest stage of world football for the first time in 36 years, the adidas Trefoil – adidas’ mark of originality – is printed onto the right side of each chest. With each jersey paying tribute to the football culture of the 90s, reimagined for the demands of the athlete today and built proudly for the culture and community of athletes and fans that will wear them.
Every jersey tells its own nation’s story with subtle references to unique landscapes, significant dates, art and architecture, all crafted with best-in-class technologies to balance historic and contemporary design.
Sam Handy, GM Football at adidas said “As we approach an immense World Cup, travelling across three incredible host nations, we felt it was a fitting and inspired moment to bring the trefoil back to the biggest stage in world football. This is a defining era of football culture. Its style travels more walks of life and pockets of sub-culture than ever before, and the jersey is perhaps the truest representation of this. With that, these designs pay homage to each country, while offering all fans a catalogue of football designs that comfortably transcend the pitch and the stands.”
The full range is crafted for performance, built to support world-class players in high-pressure moments through the varying conditions they will experience across each of three host nations. To tackle the more intense warm-weather conditions, body-mapped 3D engineered mechanical stretch fabrics incorporate adidas’ latest CLIMACOOL+ materials that wick sweat faster and keep players dryer for longer.
The jerseys are also constructed with jacquard fabric to create a more lightweight finish that allows for freer on-pitch movement. Each kit is finished with the classic 3-stripes running down the shoulders, applied via a herringbone stitching pattern designed to help improve breathability and ensure optimal ventilation even in the most demanding climates.
As part of the global launch of its FIFA World Cup 2026™ Away kits, adidas hosted an immersive event in Los Angeles, bringing together athletes, creators and cultural figures from football, music and street culture.
Taking over the Lower Grand Tunnel in Downtown LA, the brand turned a traditional kit launch into a high-energy street party, unveiling the new Away kits and marking the return of the adidas Originals Trefoil to federation football kits for the first time in decades.
The night featured a performance from Kaytranada and a headline show from Baby Keem, transforming a standstill of cars into a vibrant celebration of football culture.
All adidas federation away jerseys will be available from Friday 20 March, 10am CET via adidas.com and select retail stores.
