Brazil’s World Cup away kit has been released, with an intriguing design.
During Nike’s stint, Brazil's away kit has stuck to the traditional colour scheme, using a predominantly blue base with yellow highlights.
The new design features a streaked ‘old royal’ blue pattern on a black base, but leaves much of the central area beneath the badge plain.
Jordan are clearly trying to innovate with the Brazil World Cup 2026 away kit
Neon yellow highlights adorn the shoulders, matching the badge, whilst there are teal tinges in the side panels. A little ‘Vai Brasa’ (Go, Brazil) logo on the inside of the collar is a nice touch.
The five stars illustrating each World Cup triumph take pride of place above the centralised badge, boasting the unparalleled international football history Brazil has.
“Partnering with the Brazilian Football Federation is a celebration of greatness and creativity,” said Sarah Mensah, President of the Jordan brand.
“This isn’t simply a meeting of worlds; it’s a dynamic fusion where performance and expression propel each other forward.”
It's a stunning kit, too. The print and patterns are said to be inspired by Brazil's predators, following on from a similar idea four years ago, where the cheetah was the inspiration for both the home and away.
Brazilian star Vinicius Jr. emphasised the weight of the launch, claiming, “When the Jumpman stands next to our colours, it shows the world the creativity and energy that makes Brazil special. It inspires the new generation to play with flair and freedom.”
Vinicius Jr is an apt spokesman here, as an avid basketball fan who actually has a Michael Jordan tattoo, along with the likes of Pele, Muhammad Ali and Kobe Bryant.
Beyond the pitch, the partnership extends into a 35-piece streetwear collection, including two-tone hoodies, mesh diamond shorts, and jersey dresses.
The collection also features four footwear silhouettes, including the Air Jordan 1 Low and an exclusive Nike Tiempo Gato futsal shoe.
“This collaboration showcases the power of our sport offence,” added Elliott Hill, President & CEO, NIKE Inc. “By uniting two of our iconic brands, we are not only pushing boundaries in performance but redefining our presence in football.”
But there have been issues with the shirt. FourFourTwo understands that the kit is supposedly inspired by burning embers, pulling back the curtain on the original design. In March last year, Footy Headlines reported that a deep red kit was planned for Brazil’s World Cup away kit, drawing ire from Selecao fans.
Clearly perturbed by the outrage, Jordan and Brazil have kept the same design, and instead altered the colour palette towards blue, their traditional away colour for decades.
Expect to see this one during the next international break.
