A Spanish football fan revealed the results of the FIFA World Cup’s best jerseys – and South Africa tops the list!
The tournament takes place from 11 June to 19 July across three host countries: Mexico, Canada, and the US.
BEST FIFA WORLD CUP JERSEYS – ACCORDING TO FOOTBALL FAN
On X, Spanish football fan @milenialmentor listed his Top 10 FIFA World Cup jerseys released ahead of the tournament.
The tweet – which received close to 3 million views – features the following countries in chronological order…
- South Africa (away)
- Japan
- Saudi Arabia
- Spain
- Germany
- Venuela [who did not qualify]
- Scotland
- Argentina
- Ghana
- USA
BAFANA BAFANA KIT A HIT WITH SOUTH AFRICANS TOO
Earlier this year, Adidas, which returned as a South African Football Association (SAFA) sponsor for the next three years, revealed its new kit for the 2026/2027 season. The kits will be worn by Bafana Bafana at the FIFA World Cup.
Previously designed by Le Coq Sportif, the new look Bafana Bafana kit features a home jersey in yellow with green Adidas stripes on the side. The SAFA logo and South Africa’s national emblem – the protea flower – accompany the Adidas logos on the front of the jersey.
The away kit – which South African football fans have highly praised -features a green jersey with gold trimmings.
According to Adidas, the jerseys feature the following:
- CLIMACOOL+ technology, using engineered stretch fabrics with 3D body mapping to improve ventilation, enhance breathability and help keep players dry in high-intensity and high-temperature conditions.
- Perforated three-stripe panels and strategically placed mesh zones further improve airflow and comfort.
- A lenticular heat-applied federation crest.
Images via X
WHEN DOES THE FIFA WORLD CUP TAKE PLACE?
The FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Canada, Mexico and the US – the first time three countries have ever hosted the event.
It will take place between 11 June and 19 July. A total of 48 countries will participate, with 104 matches across 16 stadiums.
South Africa is scheduled to play three group stage matches against Mexico, Czechia and South Korea on 11, 18 and 25 June. Bafana Bafana has never progressed past the group stage of the tournament.
