Reigning champions Argentina are set to defend their World Cup crown next summer and they'll do so in a kit that pays tribute to their glorious past.
Leaked by Footy Headlines and Opaleak, the reported 2026 Argentina home shirt introduces a bold new take on the Albicelestes iconic look.
The kit nods to Argentinas World Cup-winning history 1978, 1986, and 2022 by weaving those eras into a modern redesign of the traditional stripes.
EXCLUSIVE | Argentina x adidas 2026
Opaleak (@opaleak) July 2, 2025
First look at the new home kit, featuring a gradient of blues worn in Argentinas World Cup-winning years: 78, 86, and 22.
This is Argentinas first World Cup kit with THREE stars. pic.twitter.com/tabxKxHv6g
Sky blue and white remain at the core, but this time each blue stripe features a two-tone gradient fade, shifting from light to dark for added depth. Navy accents appear on the shoulders and sleeve cuffs, giving the shirt sharper contrast and a cleaner finish.
The kit will also reportedly feature three stars above the Argentina crest, one for each of their previous World Cup wins.
First look at Argentinas jersey for World Cup 2026
Fan Club | Leo Messi (@WeAreMessi) July 3, 2025
via @Footy_Headlines pic.twitter.com/62CghIBDvA
Mockups of the shirt have prominently featured Lionel Messi, the hero of Qatar 2022 and the nations greatest-ever player. But whether hell wear the jersey in an actual World Cup match remains to be seen.
I think about it and wait and see, but I dont want to set that goal either, Messi said recently about his potential participation next year. Ill take it day by day and see how I feel physically above all else, and be honest with myself too.
For fans and for football the hope is that one final World Cup chapter remains in the Messi story.
READ THE LATEST FASHION, CULTURE AND LIFESTYLE CONTENT FROM 90MIN
feed
