Uncovered: The Reason Behind Brazil's Selection of a RED Jersey for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Marking a 106-Year Absence
Breaking Tradition: Brazil's Red Kit for the 2026 World Cup
The Brazilian team is rumored to shake up the football world by donning red kits instead of their centuries-old yellow attire in the 2026 World Cup.
Legends like Pele and Neymar, among others, have proudly worn the traditional yellow jersey. However, the new generation might step onto the field in red at the upcoming tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, as it seems the Selecao could ditch their traditional colors.
Brazil's home strip, renowned for its iconic yellow shade, remains untouched. Instead, it's the team's second kit that's reportedly facing a rebrand, with football legend Michael Jordan's jumpman logo set to replace the current Nike branding, as per Footy Headlines.
The team first wore a blue away kit in the 1930s and has kept it as a permanent fixture since the 1958 World Cup.
Brazil, the most successful nation in World Cup history, with five wins, hasn't lifted the trophy since 2002 and was sent packing after a shock penalty defeat to Croatia in the last tournament.
The revelation of a red away kit challenges football tradition, with Brazil last wearing red during the Copa America in 1919. The precise shade and design are unknown, but it's rumored the new kit will be commercialized in March.
This change comes after Nike announced a 12-year partnership extension with Brazil, which will extend their relationship into a fourth decade.
In the recent World Cup, the team's home kit boasted the traditional yellow and green, while the away kit maintained the classic blue that has been their away shirt for every World Cup since 1954. The designs incorporated a jaguar-inspired pattern, with the pattern more prominent on the away kit.
The yellow of the home kit had a slightly brighter tone than the classic gold fans are accustomed to. Meanwhile, Brazil's search for a new manager continues after sacking Dorival Junior following their 4-1 loss to Argentina in World Cup qualifiers.
According to Hulk, former Brazilian soccer star, shifts continue even off the field, as he recently marked the fifth anniversary with his ex-wife's niece. Meanwhile, senior staff members at Manchester United are reportedly facing a new wave of cuts, and Eni Aluko has quit her presenting job amid an Ian Wright row.
Fun Fact: The Brazilian national team's new red jersey will reconnect them with their historical roots. Between 1917 and 1919, the team wore red during official matches, including the 1917 South American Championship. The depth of the significance of the color red in Brazil's national identity can be traced back to the country's name, which originated from "Pau-Brasil," a native tree known for its rich red dye.
- Eni Aluko, who recently quit her presenting job, might find the Brazilian team's new red kit to be symbolic, as the historical origins of Brazil's name can be traced back to "Pau-Brasil," a native tree known for its rich red dye.
- The Brazilian team's new red kit, reported to be commercialized in March, seems to be a break from tradition, as the team last wore red during the Copa America in 1919 and the color red in their national identity can be traced to the Pau-Brasil, a tree that provided a rich red dye.
- As speculation swirls about Brazil's new red away kit for the 2026 World Cup, it's worth noting that this color has historical roots in Brazil, with the team wearing red during official matches between 1917 and 1919, including the 1917 South American Championship, long before Nike branding or the iconic yellow jersey of legends like Pele and Neymar.
