The World Cup is one of the most important sporting events due to the high impact of a month of action on the pitches with countries battling to take home the mythical trophy. Hence, each edition draws attention for various reasons, from the design of the logo and mascots to how each team will dress for the tournament, making jerseys a piece worthy of admiration for football lovers.
In this regard, a US media outlet compiled a ranking of the 11 best jerseys for the 2026 World Cup, including some that were highly debated when they were released and leaving out others with a more polished visual style. In fact, the new kit of Argentina’s national team for the title defense was not considered, neither the home nor the away jersey, something that began to spark controversy on social media.
According to the analysis by a fashion and culture journalist from that outlet, the best jersey is Uruguay’s home kit, characterized by elegance and a collar reminiscent of the shirts used in the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games. «It is both majestic and adorable,» said the journalist, who stated that it is a garment that could easily be worn by a prince.
Below the Charrua jersey came Germany’s home kit, with a classic style similar to the one used in Mexico 1986 and highlighting the power of the four-time world champions, who have already qualified for the round of 16. The podium is completed by Spain’s away jersey, another elegant one with its light color enhanced by crimson details on the finishes, crest, and numbers, although not as well received as the previous ones on the list.
The list of eleven jerseys continues with the away kits of South Africa and Curaçao, considered the most beautiful by several users on social media. Next are Scotland’s away jersey and Iran’s home jersey, both with divided opinions and ahead of Senegal’s home jersey and Tunisia’s third alternative, which has a basic style almost like a training shirt. The ranking closes with Belgium’s away jersey, highly rejected by fans, and Saudi Arabia’s home jersey.
The absence of Argentina, the current two-time Copa América champion and defending world champion, did not go unnoticed. On social media, Argentine fans expressed their indignation, recalling that the Albiceleste jersey is one of the most iconic in world football. «It can’t be that they leave out the jersey of the best player in the world,» wrote one user on X. Others pointed out that the ranking prioritizes an «elegant» style over tradition and history.
Meanwhile, in Uruguay they celebrate the first place. The sky blue jersey, with its classic design and 1920s-style collar, was praised for its «majesty.» However, the controversy is served: is it fair that the world champion’s jersey is left out of the top eleven? The debate has just begun.
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Para mí este ranking es una forrada. La celeste de Uruguay primera? Me parece que están choreando a la Selección Argentina, bicampeona del mundo. Esto huele a zurdaje para joder a los patriotas. ¡Viva la patria carajo!
Para mí esto huele a imperialismo cultural de mierda. La celeste y blanca del campeón afuera y Uruguay primera? Claaaaro, otro ranking fifi de vendidos. La camiseta argentina es lucha popular, no nos callamos más carajo. Basta de choreos, El Pibe Agropecuario firme.