US EditionNike Probes Kit Design Issue Ahead of World Cup
Nike says performance is unaffected and is working quickly to fix a minor shoulder-seam flaw in its national team kits.
- Nike's new 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer jerseys are facing criticism over a shoulder seam design that causes bunching, creating a protruding, awkward fit on both players and fans.
- Although designs were well-liked when released last month, the problem emerged as teams began wearing them. Footy Headlines identified that the heavily reinforced sleeve-to-torso seam prevents fabric from draping naturally.
- Canadian fans paying over $200 for the gear have labeled the design a 'joke,' while players for France and Uruguay experienced the same visible bunching during recent international matches.
- In a statement to The Guardian, Nike acknowledged a 'minor issue' around the shoulder seam and said the company is 'working quickly to make this right for players and fans.'
- While awaiting a fix, soccer enthusiast Gary Walker reported that steaming three shirts corrected the shoulders, posting 'a little steam through the shoulder area sorts it completely,' though he hopes Nike provides official guidance.
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The bulging around the shoulder seams was visible in the shirts worn by teams such as England, France, and Uruguay in official FIFA matches last week.
Nike probes kit design issue ahead of World Cup
April 10 : Nike is investigating a design issue affecting several national team kits ahead of this year's soccer World Cup, British media reported on Friday, after problems with the shirts became visible during last month's international break.Bulging around the shoulder seams was visible on shirts worn by te
Nike's latest national team jerseys have sold out in droves despite an awkward detail that has upset many fans.
The Nike sports brand accepted that the shirts for the 2026 World Cup present an aesthetic problem on the shoulders. In the last few weeks, the gears were presented towards the fair of the United States, Mexico and Canada, being that they were already used in the past FIFA Date. However, the fans noticed in the matches and in their authentic t-shirts that a small bundle is formed on the shoulders, same as the brand of the popcorn accepted the pr…
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