CFB Responds to Leaked Red 2026 Away Kit
- CBF Denies Leaked Kit: The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has officially denied the legitimacy of leaked images of a rumored red 2026 World Cup away kit, stating they are not official and no new collection has been confirmed.
- Fans Criticize Red Kit: The leaked red kit sparked significant negative reaction from fans who prefer Brazil's traditional away color, blue.
- Red Kit Was Planned: Despite the CBF denial, it is confirmed that a red kit was part of Nike's planned collection, but fan backlash may lead to a design change.
Following the major buzz and backlash surrounding Brazil’s rumored red 2026 World Cup away kit, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has issued an official statement denying the legitimacy of the leaked info.
CFB Responds to Leaked Red 2026 Away Kit
In a post on social media, the CBF clarified that the images of the alleged 2026 World Cup kits recently circulated online are not official. The federation emphasized that neither Nike nor CBF have formally unveiled or confirmed any new collection for the tournament. They reaffirmed that the final designs will still be defined in collaboration with Nike.
The response came swiftly in light of heavy criticism from fans, many of whom expressed outrage over the departure from Brazil’s traditional colors - particularly the away shirt’s iconic blue, which has deep historical and emotional ties.
Despite the statement, Footy Headlines can confirm that the red kit was indeed part of Nike’s planned collection, with the red color already locked in (Brazilian kit expert @mantosdofutebol also confirmed this). However, the overwhelmingly negative reaction may force Nike and Brazil to reconsider, possibly scrapping the red design in favor of a safer, more conventional alternative.
Another possibility remains that the kit is still in development, with CBF’s denial serving as a way to buy time or soften the controversy before an eventual reveal.
Will Nike and CBF stick to their bold, controversial vision - or play it safe to preserve the sacred identity of Brazil’s national colors? Comment below.
