Adidas 2026 World Cup jersey design changes, three bars will be widened

footyheadlines revealed that Adidas' 2026 World Cup jersey design has undergone major changes, and the three bars will be widened.

Based on two leaked images of the 2026 World Cup home jerseys in Germany and Mexico, it can be confirmed that Adidas will adopt a new super large three-bar design. The design will be dedicated to the home jerseys of the 2026 World Cup, while the away jerseys will continue to use the traditional three-bar.

Amid the major evolution of the brand, Adidas plans to launch an improved version of its iconic three-bar design in 2026. The new design features a significantly wider stripe than the current version, which is one of the most significant changes in the company's iconic brand elements in recent years.

Currently, Adidas uses the traditional three-bar pattern. At the end of 2025, to welcome the release of the first batch of 2026 World Cup jerseys, Adidas will introduce significantly wider stripes while maintaining the classic three-bar layout.

However, Adidas did not simply increase the size of the entire layout, as this did not comply with FIFA regulations. The rules stipulate that the width of the manufacturer's logo (such as the three-bar of Adidas) must not exceed 8 cm. Therefore, the design evolution of Adidas in 2026 must be carried out within this limitation.

Adidas' solution is:

- Keep the total width of the three-bar area unchanged (compliant with FIFA requirements);

- Make each stripe wider to enhance the visual effect;

- Reduce the spacing between stripes to compensate.

As a result, the stripes are more prominent, while also meeting FIFA's width limitations.

It is worth noting that in early 2024, Adidas also launched the new giant Adidas logo, which is still in use today. It is not clear whether the larger three-bar will become permanent characteristics. Adidas' 2026 World Cup away jersey will continue to use the traditional three-bar. The final implementation may be slightly different from the early design preview.