Possible unused shirts for 2026 World Cup identified as teams prepare
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, up to 18 team shirts released may not see use during matches. Fifa's selection for the group stage has ensured that only 87 of the 108 kits from participating nations will be used. Among the unused options, Ghana and Uzbekistan are set to forego wearing their home shirts entirely, while several other teams will not wear their away kits. While some nations have registered all three of their shirts for matches, it remains to be seen if the leftover kits will be donned in later rounds, should teams advance.
- •Up to 18 national team shirts may remain unused this summer.
- •Only 87 out of 108 shirts from the tournament will be worn.
- •Ghana and Uzbekistan will not use their home shirts in group matches.
- •Several teams, including Australia and Belgium, will not wear their away shirts.
- •Some nations, like Canada and Mexico, plan to use all their shirts during the tournament.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?
- 2:04 PMBBC Sport — How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?
"BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer's 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches
"BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer's 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 2:04 PMHow many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer's 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches
- BBC SportJun 3, 2026, 2:04 PMHow many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which of this summer's 2026 World Cups shirts may not be worn in matches
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