After Nike unveiled its USA World Cup kit, many wondered how popular it would be given the backlash to the design. Now, thanks to Soccer.com, we can reveal the top 5 best-selling World Cup jerseys.
Based on sales from October 1 to November 15, 2022, some of the results may surprise you.
Can you predict the 5 best-selling World Cup jerseys?
Drum roll please. Here are the 5 best-selling World Cup jerseys:
United StatesMexicoBrazilArgentinaPortugal
Given the mix of US residents from around the world, perhaps the above ranking should come as no surprise.
The US home kit features a red, white and blue color scheme and is based on the diversity and unity of the country that unites a nation. The away jersey is a modern tie-dye blue jersey that also celebrates Nike and US Soccer’s commitment to expanding the game for the next generation on and off the pitch. It’s not hard to see why the official kits have become an instant hit with fans back home.
Neighbors of Mexico wear their traditional green in Qatar, a design that shows Aztec art. The home jersey is inspired by the feathered serpent Quetzalcóatl, the creator god and inventor of the calendar and books. The kit also features the new national team crest that was unveiled late last year. The away jersey is primarily red and white with an Aztec design.
South American teams in the Top 5 best-selling World Cup jerseys
Brazil is back with its traditional look. This time around, they’re in a more dynamic yellow instead of the classic color scheme. The Brazil home shirt also features a green colored collar and a blue stripe with a jaguar spot pattern. The away jersey shines in a light yellow and blue base with standout details, resembling extravagant gear in its own right. If the Samba boys lift the title in Qatar with their ‘Joga Bonito’, they would do it in style.
Argentina debuted a classic look in their shock 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Lionel Scaloni’s men were mediocre in their opener, but their iconic white and blue stripes stood out. The Albiceleste home kit has been embellished with large black details on the collar, sleeves and numbers on the back. The national emblem, Sol de Mayo, also appears on the back below the neck. Adidas combines shades of purple with silver for the away jersey.
Portugal presents its iconic red and green home shirt, as Nike went ahead with a diagonal design, a feature that is also striking on the sleeves. The jersey imitates the national flag wrapped around the body. The away kit combines an off-white base with a green and red center stripe across the chest.
With the World Cup in full swing, shirt makers Nike, Adidas and Puma have released new kits featuring the latest technology that have captured the mood of soccer fans around the world.
While all the kits are a work of art, the kits from Brazil and Portugal definitely catch the eye, resembling the imagination of artisans at work.
