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The Best Football Kits For 2026/27 [Ranked]
With the 2026/27 season on the way, teams around the world have begun to unveil their new kits for the upcoming campaign, many of which are likely to go down in history as iconic designs associated with moments of brilliance.
Be it a title win, a trophy lift, continental qualification, or simply unexpected survival in a division, each shirt has a story to tell about a season come the end.
But while we wait for those stories to be written on the pitch, all we can do now is simply admire the kits for their design, and there are some good ones to eye up already.
So, with that said, here’s a look at the best kit designs for 2026/27 revealed so far.
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Liverpool (Home)
Liverpool‘s 2026/27 home kit is a throwback design inspired by the shirt the club wore from 1989 until 1991, which saw the Reds win the league title in 1989/90.
The Adidas design throws in similar patterns to that original kit, which it is well-remembered for alongside the Candy sponsorship, while it includes red and white trim around the collar, as well as the three strips on the shoulders that the kit manufacturers are well-known for.
It doesn’t quite nail the same aesthetic, but it gets relatively close, though there is no particular reason why that old design was chosen other than it being a relatively iconic look.
The new typeface on the back of the shirts does go well with the kit, however, and is certainly in with a shout of being among the top spots for the kits revealed so far.
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Manchester United (Home)
Manchester United will mark their return to the Champions League with a home kit that looks exactly how a United home kit should look.
The Adidas design comes with the usual red base, with white details with the shoulder stripes, as well as the kit manufacturer’s logo and the sponsor.
The collar looks smart, and the accents on the outside of it, as well as the arms, come with a white and black mix that has become synonymous with Man United kits.
That design is claimed to represent the iconic 1970s look.
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Arsenal (Home)
After being crowned Premier League champions for 2025/26, Arsenal quickly moved to unveil their new look for the following season, with hopes that the kit will see them win another trophy or two.
While it is the usual red and white expected of the Gunners in collaboration with Adidas, the finer details are a celebration of the club’s move to the Emirates Stadium 20 years ago.
The collar, shoulder trim and arm trim are all fit with a special design, meant to represent the stadium’s architecture after finally making the place feel like home.
It’s nothing too extravagant, but it screams Arsenal, and that’s all that the home kit needs to do.
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Bayern Munich (Home)
Adidas continues to be ahead of the pack when it comes to releasing kits early on, with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich next up in the ranking.
After a design that was pretty out there for 2025/26, there is a return to something that is instantly recognisable as the Bavarian club.
There’s a return to an all-red base, with slightly darker red stripes in the centre of the kit, which keeps it slightly more subtle compared to the white stripe and white hoop designs of the 2010s.
As always, Adidas have their iconic stripes across the shoulders, along with a nice white trim across the collar and arms that help add that little bit of flair to an otherwise clean design.
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Manchester City (Home)
We have a new kit manufacturer entering the fray for this list, and it’s Puma, who have come out with a bold new look for Manchester City, during what is set to be a bold new era for the club.
The first post-Pep Guardiola shirt features the usual sky blue, but there is a gradient through the kit that fades to white at the bottom, which carries on to the short design, while there are white trims across the kit, as well as white logos across the kit.
The theme is “Not Your Typical City”, with the idea being about change and moving forward, as represented in the kit being something a bit different.
It’s certainly fresh and distinctive, and it should look good on the pitch come August.
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Celtic (Home)
Celtic won the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership in dramatic fashion, but remain top of the tree in the division, and will be looking to retain the title again in 2026/27.
The new home shirt for the campaign is an impressive one, and while the gold could represent the recent title win, it is actually an anniversary kit.
The design pays tribute to the Lisbon Lions, the Celtic team in 1967 that won the European Cup in impressive fashion with a 2-1 win over Inter Milan.
Within the gold accents there is also the phrase “60 Anniversario” above the crest, topping off a kit that includes the traditional green and white hoops and the usual Adidas stripes on the shoulders.
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Juventus (Home)
Sticking with the gold theme, Juventus and Adidas have smashed it out the park with an impressive design for the 2026/27 home kit.
The club crest, Adidas logo, and sponsor are all draped in gold, with a kit that is meant to represent tradition and heritage in what could be an important campaign for the Bianconeri.
While the stripes are further apart than other recent kits, the polo-styled collar makes it look like a timeless entry from Juventus that could look smart on the biggest stage.
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Real Betis (Home)
Welcome Hummel to the mix, as their entry for Real Betis is a mixture of iconic and fresh to create something fascinating for the 2026/27 La Liga campaign.
The home kit plays on the usual green and white stripes, but with distorted stripes across the top and bottom thirds of the kit to stand out from other designs.
The wide v-neck collar gives it a sleek look that will make it a fan-favourite for many football fans looking at kits across the world for the coming campaign.
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Aston Villa (Home)
Adidas has simply smashed it out of the park with this Aston Villa home kit, opting for a throwback look that harks back to designs from the 1960s.
The club has gone back to just claret and blue across the whole shirt, including the kit crest and the Adidas logo, making it fit the two-tone look.
It’s a clean and effective look that fits that of European champions, though it remains to be seen whether a sponsor could change how the overall design comes across.
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Lyon (Away)
Taking top spot (for now) is Lyon‘s away kit for the 2026/27 season, which puts together a burgundy and gold mixture to come out looking classy.
The design pays tribute to the city’s silk workers and craftmanship, going for style and substance without adding too much or too little to the overall kit.
The crest opts for just the lion that features in the “O” of the modern OL badge, while Adidas have decided to include the trefoil logo over their newer three-striped option, bringing together a classic look.
The design is brought together by the polo-styled collar, making this the best-looking kit currently revealed.
Real Madrid have undergone a dramatic culture shift behind the scenes, with new manager Jose Mourinho tearing up the old rulebook covering everything from nutrition and discipline to injury recovery.
Players who previously enjoyed near-total freedom over how they organised their days are now operating under a far stricter regime, one designed to stamp the new coach’s identity on every corner of the club.
The changes for Los Blancos cover far more than what happens on the training pitch, touching on almost every aspect of a player’s daily life at the club’s training complex, as they embark on a season where winning trophies is essential, after two years without one.
Jose Mourinho Overhauls Rules at Real Madrid
Mourinho studied the setup at Valdebebas upon arrival before concluding the system needed tighter control, according to Spanish outlet AS. It appears Mourinho isn’t applying these rules for the sake of being strict and to challenge the larger-than-life personalities among the Madrid ranks. Instead, they’re being enforced with rigour and conviction, with team spirit sitting at the heart of his project.
The club underlined that point by sharing a photo of every player and staff member eating together, a scene rarely noticed before.
Sources inside the club said:
“He wants to strengthen team spirit and unity, and it is going in a way that is generating excitement,” while others described the current atmosphere as “very good.”
Indeed, the players are said to have met the changes with satisfaction and positivity.
Real Madrid’s New Nutrition and Discipline Rules Explained
The three changes are based on nutrition, discipline, and recovery.
Nutrition has also changed significantly. The club nutritionist no longer simply offers advice but now prepares mandatory, pre-set menus for breakfast and snacks, with every meal built around athletic performance rather than personal taste. Despite the shift, it’s been reported that there is no unrest in the dressing room, with players said to have welcomed the changes.
Discipline follows a similar pattern. Rather than fines, sanctions now involve individual gym sessions away from the group, while every player must arrive at Valdebebas a full hour before training, with no exceptions for lateness.
Recovery has been centralised too, with all programmes, including those involving personal trainers, now carried out under club supervision. External treatment is no longer permitted, marking a clear break from the freedom players had grown used to before Mourinho’s arrival.
For some time now, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been making negative headlines. He drew criticism for the way he cosied up to Donald Trump ahead of the 2026 World Cup, and has only made himself more unpopular since then.
His biggest mistake, however, appears to have been the plan to privatise the World Cup. The idea of selling off shares in FIFA’s biggest competition sparked outrage, with many now turning on the football administrator. Notably, UEFA have led the calls for Infantino to step down from his role.
The 56-year-old actually used to work for UEFA, joining in 2000 and leaving 16 years later to take on his current role with FIFA. During that time, it’s now been reported that he had an ‘alleged mistress.’
UEFA Reportedly Paid Off Infantino’s Alleged Mistress
As per The Telegraph, UEFA reportedly paid off an alleged mistress of Infantino while he was working as general secretary. It’s said that the woman, a junior employee, received a six-figure sum after the alleged relationship with Infantino – who is married and has four children – while he was a leading official at European football’s governing body.
What’s more, she is alleged to have been promoted by the now-FIFA president during their relationship. After she left, the football organisation reportedly paid for her to do an MBA at a business school which charged fees of about £45,000 a year.
The woman was reportedly in an administrative position when their relationship began, but was subsequently promoted to a more lucrative managerial role. When she left, Infantino is alleged to have used then his connections to get her a new lucrative job, and later diverted UEFA funds to secure her pay-off.
In a statement, UEFA admitted that a payment had been made and that it was aware of the allegations that the woman was in a relationship with Infantino. The European footballing body said they have since “tightened” their regulations to “reflect those found in a modern, high-profile organisation.”
FIFA Statement on Infantino Allegations
A FIFA spokesman has said that there had never been any complaints by employees about Infantino’s behaviour. In a statement, the spokesman also confirmed that the organisation’s president denies the claims:
“FIFA president Gianni Infantino strongly denies these allegations, and they are categorically untrue. Any insinuation of inappropriate conduct or violation of statutes or regulations is defamatory.
“No employee at Uefa and Fifa has ever raised a complaint regarding Mr Infantino’s behaviour because there never was an incident where he was involved. All company actions related to employees, including any departure and severance packages, have always been approved by the appropriate directors in accordance with all applicable regulations.”
The Telegraph went on to claim, via sources, that Infantino was challenged over the alleged affair by Michel Platini, UEFA’s then president, and it was agreed that she would leave with a six-figure pay-off.
Manchester City have made contact over a surprise deal to sign Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister as a replacement for Rodri, according to reports.
The Cityzens have had a relatively quiet summer transfer window so far, breaking their club-record to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, while also bringing in teenager Jeremy Monga and young goalkeeper Pierce Charles for new manager Enzo Maresca.
But the club are facing a battle to hold on to their star midfielder after he won the World Cup, and plans are underway for City to find a replacement ahead of the new season beginning.
Fees correct prior to summer 2026
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City have accumulated a shortlist of options to replace the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner after it emerged that he is keen to return to Spain, amid strong interest from Barcelona. Mac Allister is one of the players on that list, although it is unclear if he would be open to the move or if Liverpool would be open to selling the Argentina international.
Rodri Says Yes to Barcelona in Huge Transfer Twist
Mac Allister has been a regular for Liverpool since signing from Brighton in 2023, winning the Premier League and EFL Cup in his three seasons at Anfield. He has made 150 appearances, scoring 19 goals in that time, and earned the praise of some top stars.
One such star was Paul Scholes, who listed him as the fourth-best midfielder in world football last year, behind only Vitinha, Rodri and Pedri.
“Mac Allister, again, I thought he was brilliant last year for Liverpool. I saw him close up in the game at Old Trafford, as I mentioned before, he was brilliant, controlled everything. I don’t think he’s had a great start to this season.
“So I’ll have Mac Allister at number four.”
| Rodri World Cup 2026 Stats | |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 |
| Minutes | 726 |
| Key Passes (per 90) | 1.4 |
| Average Passes (per 90) | 101.4 |
| Pass Success % | 93.2 |
| Long Balls (per 90) | 4.6 |
Man City Reject Barcelona Bid as Rodri Agrees to Move
GIVEMESPORT sources understand that Man City have already rejected an opening bid from Barcelona for Rodri.
The Catalan giants tabled an offer worth an initial €45m (£38.5m), but City have rejected it out of hand as they are looking for around €75m (£64.2m) to let the 30-year-old leave, despite him being in the final year of his contract.
Rodri has already agreed terms with Hansi Flick’s side over a move, having picked them over rivals Real Madrid, who have now exited the race for his signature. Barcelona are now planning to make a fresh offer, and remain confident of finding an agreement with City in the coming weeks.
The Spain international was key to the World Cup win this summer, but is currently sidelined after undergoing surgery for a back issue following the tournament.
Statistics courtesy of WhoScored – correct as of 07/08/2026.
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