Nike 2026 World Cup "Rip the Script" Ad Released
- Ad Release and Theme: Nike has launched its 2026 World Cup campaign with a six-minute cinematic advert titled "Rip the Script," which encourages players to abandon tactical playbooks in favor of joyful, instinctive, and creative football.
- Star-Studded Cast: The "Rip the Script" commercial features an impressive lineup of football stars, including modern players like Kylian Mbappé, Vini Jr., Erling Haaland, and Cristiano Ronaldo, alongside legends such as Ronaldinho, Zlatan Ibrahimović, and Eric Cantona.
- Content and Teasers: Set in a Hollywood mega-studio where stars go "off script," the ad not only showcases dynamic play but also provides a glimpse of the unreleased PSG 26-27 away kit and blank national team kits.
Nike has officially ignited its 2026 World Cup campaign with the release of a blockbuster cinematic advert titled "Rip the Script."
Nike 2026 World Cup Ad
Serving as a rallying cry for players to ditch the tactical playbooks and embrace joyful, instinctive, and creative football, the epic six-minute short film sets the tone for the brand's massive summer rollout. Set inside a sprawling Hollywood mega-studio, the commercial sees the world's biggest football stars actively going "off script" to unleash absolute chaos on set, proving that the beautiful game is at its best when players trust their gut.
The casting for "Rip the Script" is nothing short of staggering, seamlessly blending modern superstars, revered footballing legends, and massive pop culture icons. Current global cover stars like Kylian Mbappé, Vini Jr., Erling Haaland, and Cristiano Ronaldo lead the charge on the pitch, with Mbappé notably breaking away from the defense to execute a stunning bicycle kick. They are joined in the freewheeling celebration by an elite roster of retired icons who continue to play by their own rules, including Ronaldinho, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Eric Cantona, Didier Drogba, and legendary Mexican goalkeeper Jorge Campos.
In the video, we get a look at the unreleased PSG 26-27 away kit, plus some blank national team kits for teams not (yet) sponsored by Nike - e.g. Germany and Portugal.
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The official store of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has experienced an embarrassing glitch, as its AI-powered chatbot is reportedly advising fans to purchase counterfeit Spain national team jerseys instead of the official merchandise.
A viral post by X user @Free_y_thinker highlighted the issue, sharing a screenshot of the chatbot recommending a fake jersey as a better and cheaper alternative to the official kits. The post quickly gained massive traction with nearly a million views, prompting other users to share their own bizarre interactions with the shop.rfef.es AI, which included further recommendations for fakes, specific unauthorized sellers, and even seemingly random Python code. This incident highlights the potential pitfalls of implementing AI customer service without strict guardrails.
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FC Twente and Castore have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 2026-27 season. The launch follows a successful campaign that saw the team finish fourth in the Eredivisie and secure European football, with the club using the motto "We continue the line" for the new release.
The Castore FC Twente 2026-27 home shirt introduces a clean and traditional look in the club's classic red. Drawing direct inspiration from the legendary 2009-10 championship-winning season, the standout design feature is a subtle, thin vertical line pattern that runs across the entire shirt. Adding a local touch, the word 'Tukkers' is proudly incorporated into the collar, while various club-specific elements are embedded within the back numbers.
