England’s 2026 World Cup kits leaked with away strip returning to tradition

Jan 6, 2026 - 15:45

England fans have got their first glimpse at what the Three Lions will wear as their away strip at the 2026 World Cup.

It will be the fourth time England have worn Nike kits at a World Cup having first done so in 2014.

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As it stands, England will wear Nike for one more World Cup after this year’s tournament having signed a contract until 2030, with the deal estimated to be worth a whopping £400million.

For this year’s event, the sportswear giant has crafted a classic for the Three Lions.

The home kit, as is tradition, is white.

Leaks of the home kit emerged last September as it was confirmed England would sport a gold star above the crest for the first time in 13 years.

The star, which signified England’s lone World Cup win in 1966, had been white or silver on previous Nike kits.

England’s away kit has since been revealed by Footy Headlines, with the Three Lions to sport a striking red design.

Unlike the home kit for the tournament, England’s badge is centralised.

The Three Lions have not had a centred badge on the away shirt since 2008, when they were sponsored by Umbro.

There is also a subtle pattern in the fabric featuring a blend of lions and stars from the crest.

The kit is rounded off with navy sleeve and neck cuffs as well as a navy stripe on the side.

England's home kit for the 2026 World Cup had previously been leaked — England’s home kit had previously been leaked

England's away kit for the 2026 World Cup has been leaked — The Three Lions continue their run of wearing red away kits at the World Cup

It’s yet to be decided which game England will wear their red away kit at the World Cup.

Tuchel’s side begin Group L campaign against Croatia on June 17.

England then face Ghana on June 23 before they round out the group stage with a clash against Panama.

Of course, there’s a chance England’s new away kit never gets worn at this year’s World Cup if the 2022 edition was anything to go by.

The Three Lions only sported their white home shirt, despite having both kits available in Qatar.

There is a chance of a kit clash in all of England’s group stage fixtures at this year’s World Cup.

Croatia’s home kit has traditionally been red and white, Ghana’s home kit is white while Panama’s national colours are red, white and blue although they are yet to unveil their World Cup kits.

England are listed as the away team in only one of their group fixtures, which is against Panama.