Top 10 best World Cup jerseys

The World Cup is just around the corner, and this time we’re going to take a look back at 10 of the best jerseys in World Cup history. Can you name them all?

26 May 2026 - Written by David del Río

No somos pocos quienes contamos los días para que llegue el Mundial. Falta menos de un mes y cada día que pasa lo marcamos como un día menos para el comienzo del evento deportivo más importante del planeta. Con esto en mente aprovechamos para traeros nuestras camisetas favoritas de los mundiales de fútbol. Comentamos con el puesto número 10.

10. Nigeria (Russia 2018)

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They didn’t win the World Cup or go far in the tournament, but as a jersey it was a worldwide sensation. With its modern, eye-catching and distinctive design, it sold out in many shops. It is one of the most famous jerseys of recent times.

9. Mexico (France 1998)

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The green one with the Aztec design. One of the most beautiful and unique jerseys from any World Cup. It’s hugely popular among collectors and fans of retro jerseys.

8. Croatia (France 1998)

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Croatia’s red-and-white chequered kit at France ’98. It was Suker’s World Cup and marked the emergence of Croatia as a footballing powerhouse. Its design is one of the most instantly recognisable in world football.

7. England (England 1966)

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The red kit from the Wembley final. England won their only World Cup in this away kit, which makes it a historic piece. Very clean, very classic and very recognisable.

6. Brazil (Mexico 1970)

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The yellow jersey worn by Pelé, Jairzinho, Tostão and the rest of the team. Probably the most recognisable World Cup jersey in history. Simple, elegant and synonymous with ‘jogo bonito’ and Brazil’s three World Cup titles.

5. Netherlands (Germany 1974)

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This jersey marked a turning point, and was one of the most controversial due to the Cruyff affair, which we have mentioned on several occasions. With a minimalist design very much in keeping with the era, it enabled the Dutch national team to play an attractive, attacking brand of football, earning them the nickname ‘the Clockwork Orange’.

4. Argentina (Mexico 1986)

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Diego’s Argentina, the Argentina of ‘the Hand of God’, with this blue kit serving as Argentina’s away strip in that World Cup, secured them the long-awaited World Cup trophy. Maradona’s now-famous goal, in which he outwitted the entire English defence, elevated him to the status of a footballing god.

3. Germany (Italy 1990)

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In what was Germany’s final World Cup before reunification, they faced Argentina in the final and secured victory with a controversial penalty in the 83rd minute, just before the end of the match. The colours of the German flag covered the entire jersey, already moving towards the more modern designs we are accustomed to today.

2. Spain (South Africa 2010)

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The Spanish national football team swept all before them in South Africa in this kit, playing a brand of football that won everyone over and carrying the hallmark of ‘tiki-taka’ right up to the very last moment, when Iniesta’s goal secured the World Cup title. An unforgettable moment for everyone.

1. France (France 1998)

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With a magnificent Zidane and a team behind him, France defied all expectations by beating Ronaldo’s all-powerful Brazil. France’s now iconic jersey, with the colours of its flag running across the chest, spurred the home side on to lift the World Cup.

In this top 10, we’ve seen every style from World Cups past; we’d love to hear which other designs spring to mind, and which ones you’d love to see back on the pitch.

adidas BringBack Collection

And here’s the special adidas collection celebrating legendary national team jerseys:

T-Shirt Nigeria Special Edition 1996 Green
T-Shirt Nigeria Special Edition 1996 Green
-20%
£69.00
£86.25
T-Shirt Italy Special Edition 1970 Team Royal Blue
T-Shirt Italy Special Edition 1970 Team Royal Blue
£94.88
T-Shirt Spain Special Edition 1994 collegiate red
T-Shirt Spain Special Edition 1994 collegiate red
£94.88
Jacket Mexico Special Edition 1986 green
Jacket Mexico Special Edition 1986 green
£103.50


Jersey Colombia Special Edition 1990 Yellow
Jersey Colombia Special Edition 1990 Yellow
£94.88
Jersey Germany Special Edition 1994 White
Jersey Germany Special Edition 1994 White
£94.88
Jacket Germany Special Edition 1994 White
Jacket Germany Special Edition 1994 White
£103.50
T-Shirt Japan Special Edition 1993 blue
T-Shirt Japan Special Edition 1993 blue
£103.50


And here’s the link to view all the national team jerseys and all the jerseys for the 2026 World Cup.

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