The home shirt is tradition, the away shirt is nerve. It is on the away shirt that nations dare to experiment with colour and pattern, and that often produces the most sought-after shirts of a tournament. This is our shortlist for the World Cup 2026.
1. Japan, graphic and bold
The Japan away shirt has been a design favourite for years. Where the home shirt is calm deep blue, the away version goes all out with a graphic pattern that stands out on any stand. A collector's item you will happily wear long after the World Cup.
2. Portugal, fresh and modern
Against the deep burgundy of home, Portugal offers a light, modern away shirt. It is the kind of shirt that looks just as good on the street as in the stadium, exactly why away shirts are so popular.
3. The Netherlands, orange set aside for once
Once per tournament the orange can take a rest. The Netherlands away shirt is the subtle choice for anyone who already has the home shirt hanging in the wardrobe, recognisably Dutch, but just a little different.
4. France, understated class
The France away shirt chooses understated class over fuss: a clean palette and a tidy cut. French, in short.
5. Germany, sharp and confident
Once again, Germany delivers an away shirt that is rock solid: sharp, confident and without unnecessary frills. Functional design at its best.
Unsure about the size of your new away shirt? Measure once properly with our size guide, and you avoid a return and your shirt fits well all tournament long.
Home and away, for all 48 nations, find your favourite in the shop.
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