The World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11, but off the pitch, the real competition is style. Here are the fashion winners and losers.
BEST: Argentina - Away Kit - Features blue foliage over a black shirt, inspired by Buenos Aires' Fileteado art. A perfect blend of tradition and fierce design.
WORST: USA - Home Kit - Red-and-white stripes feel heavy-handed for the co-host nation, especially amid 250th-anniversary celebrations.
BEST: Ghana - Home Kit - Inspired by Anansi, the spider of West African folklore. A vibrant design with a central Black Star and web-like cracks. Honors tradition and fashion.
WORST: Sweden - Away Kit - A ripple pattern that's more headache-inducing than stylish. Resembles octopus tentacles.
BEST: France - Home Kit - Effortlessly suave. Classic blue with a zig-zag pattern, white collar, and bronze textured logos.
WORST: England - Home Kit - A boring 90s Umbro callback, with a cringe-worthy "Happy and glorious" inscription.
BEST: Mexico - Home Kit - Green shirts with an Aztec Piedra del Sol calendar. Elaborate and stunning, with subtle flag colors.
WORST: Brazil - Away Kit - Black and navy graphics look like sweat stains. Inspired by the Amazon's poison dart frog, but misses the mark.
BEST: Nigeria - Away Kit - Simple, striking, with flag colors and a stylish collar. Kick-ass flames seal the deal.
WORST: Germany - Away Kit - A disappointing farewell from Adidas. The diamonds pattern looks like an asthmatic Matrix screensaver.
The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19 across the US, Canada, and Mexico.