U.S. Soccer unveils 'stars' and 'stripes' World Cup uniforms

The new kits will be worn by all U.S. Soccer national teams at the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:27pm

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U.S. Soccer and Nike have revealed the uniforms that the U.S. men's national soccer team will wear at the 2026 World Cup, which is being hosted in the United States. The uniforms include a red-and-white 'stripes' kit and a dark blue 'stars' kit, both of which feature the 'USA' logo prominently displayed. The players were heavily involved in the design process, providing input on the fit, breathability, and fabric weight.

Why it matters

This marks the first time that all U.S. Soccer national teams, from the senior squads to the youth teams, will be wearing the same uniform design, creating a unifying identity for the organization as it prepares to host the World Cup on home soil.

The details

The 'stripes' kit features thick red and white lines waving across the chest, giving the appearance of a flag moving in the wind. The 'stars' kit is a more subtle dark blue with red trim and the shadow of stars sprinkled throughout. Both uniforms prominently display the 'USA' logo. According to Ronnie J. Stewart, global product director for Nike, the two kits are designed to appeal to different preferences, with the 'stripes' kit being 'loud and proud' and the 'stars' kit offering a 'lifestyle look' that works off the field.

  • The uniforms were unveiled on March 16, 2026.
  • The U.S. men's national team will debut the new jerseys later this month in an exhibition match against Belgium.
  • Team USA plays its first World Cup match against Paraguay on June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The players

Matt Freese

A U.S. goalie who said representing the U.S. at the World Cup would be "better than a dream come true."

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What they’re saying

“People say 'dream come true,' and obviously that's a cliche. But when I was dreaming about this moment 20, 25 years ago, we didn't know [the World Cup] would be in America. And so, it's even better than a dream come true.”

— Matt Freese, U.S. Goalie

What’s next

The U.S. men's national team will debut the new jerseys later this month in an exhibition match against Belgium before wearing them in their first World Cup match against Paraguay on June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The takeaway

The new U.S. Soccer uniforms, featuring a bold 'stripes' kit and a more subtle 'stars' kit, represent a unifying identity for all of the organization's national teams as they prepare to host the 2026 World Cup on home soil. The players' heavy involvement in the design process ensures the uniforms will meet the needs of the athletes while also appealing to fans.