One of the most widely sold football kits ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup may not be worn by players during the tournament itself, according to a report by The Athletic, published via The New York Times.

According to The Athletic, uncertainty surrounds whether the kit in question will be approved or selected for use in official match play at the 2026 World Cup, despite its reported popularity among supporters and the general public. The source indicates that the situation may be related to tournament regulations or organisational considerations governing official match attire, though the precise details were not fully elaborated upon in the available source material.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and will mark the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 participating nations.

The party or parties concerned could not be reached for comment based on the available source material.