One of the most popular kits in U.S. men’s national team history may be returning for the 2026 World Cup.
According to a leak from Footy Headlines, the USMNT will utilize a red and white striped jersey for the tournament on home soil next summer.
The Nike kit is reminiscent of the team’s “Waldo” jersey, which was U.S. Soccer’s primary kit from 2012 until 2014. It has remained a fan-favorite in the intervening years, with many calling for its return.
The new design is a slight departure from the previous look, with a wavy stripe pattern replacing the straight horizontal stripes.
A navy Nike swoosh is on the left side of the jersey with the U.S. Soccer crest on the right.
The jersey is also a callback to the primary kit from the 1994 World Cup, the last time the USMNT served as the tournament’s host. That kit also used a red and white striped pattern, but with vertical stripes instead of horizontal.
The U.S. women’s national team would also wear the new jersey along with the men’s team. The new primary kit is set to be released in early 2026.
The new kit could become a huge hit with the USMNT set to serve as co-host of the World Cup along with Mexico and Canada.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side has been drawn in Group D along with Australia, Paraguay and a European team yet to be determined.
