The US men's national team has unveiled their kits for the 2026 World Cup, designed with significant input from players following widespread dissatisfaction with the 2022 designs. The new kits, named the Stars Kit and Stripes Kit, were revealed to the team during a meeting in Austin, Texas, ahead of a friendly against Ecuador.
Players reacted with excitement to the bold new uniforms, which feature a green and red goalkeeper kit reminiscent of Jorge Campos' 1994 World Cup attire. This contrasts sharply with the reaction to the 2022 kits, which midfielder Tyler Adams described as universally loathed by the team. Some players refused to be photographed in those kits, leading to a minor revolt.
In response, Nike and the US Soccer Federation involved players deeply in the design process for 2026. Meetings began in November 2023, with Nike executives like Devin Barclay emphasising player representation. Designer Yaz Rosete said the process included multiple in-person meetings to gather raw feedback, which was then filtered into the final designs.
Players like Weston McKennie spoke about creating a legacy and tradition, while Sergiño Dest emphasised freedom and lack of limits. The resulting kits are considered by many to be the best the US have ever worn at a World Cup.
