A global tournament inevitably becomes a showcase for national identity, and this World Cup has been no exception. Cape Verde’s 2026 home kit features an ocean blue base with a geometric pattern representing the nation’s 10 islands, while Cote d’Ivoire was channelled in jackets by Ivorian designer Ibrahim Fernandez, inspired by traditional tapa (bark) cloth, reimagined in sunset orange and finished with an elephant motif across the back.
Haiti, meanwhile, was forced to redesign its kit on the eve of its first World Cup appearance since 1974 after Fifa rejected the original design for being too political. Both the home and away versions featured imagery on the hip referencing the Haitian Revolution. Undeterred, designer Stella Jean responded with a fan collection built around the national jersey and Haiti’s vibrant textile traditions.
