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Multiple Puma shirts tear during ongoing World Cup matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:58 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Multiple Puma shirts tear during ongoing World Cup matches
Summary

During the ongoing 2026 World Cup, four players have experienced torn jerseys, all manufactured by Puma. Notable incidents include a shirt tearing for Pavel Sulc of Czech Republic against South Korea and Neil el Aynaoui of Morocco in a match versus Scotland. These tears occurred during physical challenges with opponents and have led to stoppages in play. Puma's Ultraweave material, known for being lightweight, is said to be a factor in the durability issues, as it may not withstand the physicality of matches. The company asserts that while this affects jersey integrity, it does not impact player performance.

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By the Numbers
  • •Four shirts torn in World Cup matches to date
  • •All affected players wore Puma jerseys
  • •Incidents required players to change shirts
  • •Tears occurred during physical contests
  • •Puma cites lightweight material but faces durability criticism
Latest Updates
  • 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Why do some World Cup shirts keep tearing during matches?
  • 4:58 PMBBC Football — Why do some World Cup shirts keep tearing during matches?
What they're saying
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Puma shirts have torn four times during the World Cup so far, so what exactly is going on?

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Puma shirts have torn four times during the World Cup so far, so what exactly is going on?

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