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Brazil tipped to wear RED kit at 2026 World Cup in shock break with tradition
Brazil's football association has released a statement
BRAZIL have been tipped to wear RED for the first time in 106 years at the 2026 World Cup.
It has also been reported that the Selecao's second kit will replace the traditional Nike logo with the iconic Jumpman logo of basketball legend Michael Jordan.
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The exact shade of red and the full kit design has no been leaked, but early indications suggest a modern, vibrant red base.
Brazil's second jersey has been blue since the 1930s, but it became a staple base during the 1958 World Cup.
The world's most successful footballing country will, of course, stick to their iconic golden yellow strips for their main kit at the 2026 edition in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
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And the country's football association (CBF) said that no decision had been taken on the World Cup kit as of yet.
After rumours of the red kit met a fan backlash, the CBF released a statement saying: "The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) clarifies that the recently released images of alleged Brazilian National Team uniforms for the 2026 World Cup are not official.
"Neither the CBF nor Nike have formally released details about the National Team's new [clothing] line.
"The entity reaffirms its commitment to its statute and informs that the new collection of uniforms for the World Cup will still be defined in conjunction with Nike."
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The note also had a blue background to it, suggesting that the CBF would take into account the high degree of opposition to the new colour.
Paris Saint-Germain previously partnered with Jordan's Nike brand in 2020.
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And Jordan also released a special-edition Brazil jersey back in 2016.
The proposed red design was reportedly inspired by Brazil’s early football history, as the same colour was worn in the Copa America between 1917-1919.
Although it hasn't been used since, the colour red holds deep cultural significance in Brazil.
The country’s name comes from the Pau-Brasil tree, known for its vibrant red dye, which played a central role in Brazil’s colonial past.
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