FIFA World Cup 2026: All kits that won't be used during group stage
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The flagship competition will take place in Mexico, Canada and the USA.
There are going to be a total of 1248 players who will be battling for the prestigious prize starting on June 11. Almost all nations are competing in international friendlies/warm-up games ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
These matches can help the teams gain some momentum and confidence. The expanded tournament will have 48 teams this time around and all of them will be looking to clinch the World Cup gold. The 104-game competition will take place across Canada, Mexico and the USA.
The Argentina national football team will be coming in to defend the crown. France, Spain and England are the favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. There are other nations as well who are going to be putting up a strong fight and some of the nations are making their debut on the world stage.
Most of the national teams will be recognised with their star players like Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal, Lionel Messi in Argentina and Kylian Mbappe in France. Some squads will catch the eye of their supporters with impressive jerseys/kits. Countries like Uruguay and Japan are considered to have the most eye-catching kits on the world stage this time around.
There will be some kits which are not going to be in action during the group stage of the mega competition.
Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2026: Kit suppliers for all 48 teams
Kits not to be used in group stage at FIFA World Cup 2026
| Country | Kit Type |
| South Africa | Away |
| Australia | Away |
| Austria | Away |
| Belgium | Away |
| Ivory Coast | Away |
| DR Congo | Away |
| Curacao | Away |
| Ecuador | Third |
| Ghana | Away |
| Haiti | Third |
| Netherlands | Away |
| Iran | Away |
| Iraq | Away |
| Japan | Away |
| Jordan | Third |
| Portugal | Away |
| Senegal | Away |
| Uzbekistan | Home |
Who is the kit supplier for Portugal in FIFA World Cup 2026?
Puma are making the kits for Cristiano Ronaldo and company since Jan 2025.
Who is the kit supplier for Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026?
Adidas are doing the kits for Lionel Messi and company.
Who is the kit supplier for Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2026?
Since 1996, Nike have been the kit sponsors for the Brazil national football team.
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