Nike and Adidas dropped their newest lines of international team soccer kits over the past week, ahead of a busy year packed with major tournaments.
For some teams, the new threads will debut later this month during international break or other friendlies. For others, the kits will appear in this summer's Copa América, Paris Olympics, or Euro 2024.
Whether you love or loathe them, this year's crop of jerseys are a mix of bold and bright, with others meant to be reminiscent of their nations' footballing history.
Read on for a list of our top 15 kits from the 2024 release, alongside reactions from fans around the world.
15. Canada
The 2024 Canada home-and-away kits were described by Canada Soccer as being "Inspired by Tomorrow" while featuring a heritage Canada wordmark inside the collar to honour Canada's football icons.
The home kit has a two-tone red design, while the away kit features 13 red stripes to represent the 10 provinces and three territories. While it makes sense on paper, one fan took to X to call the away kit "a new era inspired by Tim Hortons."
14. Belgium
The Red Devils' away kit pays tribute to Belgian cartoonist Hergé and his beloved character, Tintin, by matching the blue shirt and retro white collar Tintin traditionally wears, complete with brown shorts. It's perhaps no surprise that the design has fans divided on social media.
The home kit, however, is more modernized with a maroon reflective geometric pattern throughout.
13. Mexico
Mexico went outside the box for its new kits. The home kit features a red, green and black feathered pattern inspired by the Mexican/Mayan myth of the peacock. On X, some fans criticized the kit's colour choice and wished the predominant colour was green, which it has been for recent years.
According to Adidas, the green away kit, which has a light base with a tonal pattern of geometric shapes, takes inspiration from the country's cultural heritage to fuse tradition and modernity.
12. U.S.A
According to a U.S. soccer press release, the "2024 uniforms are designed to convey unity" and feature an inspirational — "One Nation. One Team." — message inside the collar.
The "American Classic" home kit features a timeless white base with a red, white and blue graphic collar and rib. The "American Icon" away kit is more eye-catching, featuring a vibrant blue base and a nod to the sash design "made famous by the USA’s soccer heroes." History aside, one X user referred to the away kit as "a melting popsicle."
11. France
France comes in at No. 11 on our list, with a clean and simple home kit and a pinstriped away kit. The oversized crest on the front of the jersey represents the multicultural French teams of the 1980s, but some fans thought the shirt was "underwhelming."
That said, the stripes on the away shirt reflect the colours of the French flag, slowly shifting from blue to red to match the contrasting panels, which is a nice touch.
10. Italy
Italy's home-and-away kits might look plain on first glance, but there's deeper meaning. The letter "I" discreetly runs through the away shirt and nods to the country's flag with green and white accents.
The home kit (which should probably be the away kit) is simple yet "smart," according to an X user, and features a bright blue base with red, white and green shoulder stripes.
"L'Italia Chiamo" is written on the back of the collar, a nod to the Italian national anthem.
9. England
England's new away kit turned heads for its eye-catching, deep purple colour. According to Nike, the purple is a mix of red and blue away kits from previous years "with a nod to English fashion."
Purple trim is also present on the home kit, which is a classic take on England's typical white and navy colourway. The kit will be first worn by the Three Lions later this month in international friendlies.
While the home shirt doesn't stand out for its traditional design, one fan called the away kit the "best" they've seen in years.
8. Spain
Spain's home kit features a saturated red and yellow colour scheme. If you look closely, you'll be able to see a subtle sand pattern across the shirt, which represents the country's sand dunes, while adding movement to the shirt.
The away kit is bright yellow, with panels that feature a wave design. While the home shirt is classic and simple, the away is ambitious, with some fans thinking it's too bright. However, both Spain kits include a carnation, the country's national flower, which is a nice touch.
7. Nigeria
Nigeria has a history of bold jersey design and this kit deserves the spotlight. The away kit, which has a black base and two-tone green patterns, represents the "creative communities" of Nigeria while demonstrating "a masterclass of kit design," according to one X commenter.
This is the first time in three years the Super Eagles have used white as a base for their home kit, which is one of the only shirts with a boxy neckline. "NAIJA" — which is nother word for Nigeria — is written across the chest over top of a faded eagle design that extends to match the shorts.
6. Brazil
Brazil's 2024 home kits showcase an intricate pattern complete with musical notes, macaws and national landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain to highlight the country's natural heritage. The colour scheme is a familiar yellow and green, making it immediately recognizable as a Brazil shirt.
The away kit features an all-over tiled print inspired by local textiles and the CBF crest in the middle of the shirt for the first time since 2004. The kit is is complete with teal accents that one fan referred to as "fire."
5. Germany
Germany receives two kits fit for the Euro 2024 hosts. According to Adidas, the classic home shirt represents German football tradition in a modern way with black, red and gold running across the shoulders in the shape of an eagle's wing.
The away kit is punchy, featuring bright pink and purple with a zig-zag design. It marks a new approach to Germany's kits and aims to reflect the new generation of football fans in the country. While the choice of colour might take some getting used to, it surely will grab attention this summer.
4. Netherlands
Is there anything more recognizable than the Netherlands' orange kit? The famous orange home kit showcases a tiled pattern with navy accents. Fans have called it "clean" and "creative" on X, which is fitting as the shirt celebrates the vibrancy of Dutch culture.
The away kit is just as flashy, with three shades of blue and orange accents in a geometric design. The kit also features subtle elements influenced by lions, one of the Netherlands' symbols, combining classic elements with a modern twist.
3. Norway
Norway's two kits are one of the year's surprises. According to Nike, the home kit, inspired by the nation's history, is an embodiment of the national flag with a "Nordic" and "metallic" treatment. Inside the collar is the Norwegian phrase "Sterkere Sammen," meaning "Stronger Together."
The away kit's graphic elements represent the northern lights, snow and ice seen in the Arctic Circle. Complete with red accents, a X user called it one of the most "proper" Norway shirts ever.
2. Portugal
Portugal's 2024 home kit pays homage to the country's flag by simply colour blocking green and red — the brightest red Portugal has worn in years. "Simple goes a long way," wrote a fan on X, and we have to agree in this case.
But what really steals the show is Portugal's away kit. The base features a light blue azulejo design, a form of Portuguese glazed ceramic tile work. Found all across the country in schools, churches, restaurants, homes and even subway stations, the design represents a united front heading into a busy summer of matches.
1. Argentina
The reigning World Cup winners get two kits fit for champions, which feature a gold championship patch in the middle of the chest emulating power and prestige.
The home kit is traditional, showcasing Argentina's recognizable white and sky blue stripes. The royal blue away kit features the signature stripes on the collar and side swoops. The side panel is also reminiscent of the panels worn by the Argentinians in the 2006 World Cup.
