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The 2026 World Cup is unprecedented in so many ways; it’s the first to call three different nations home and expected to be the most-watched sporting event of all time. Given those massive stakes, athletic brands and sporting icons are already turning the calendar to 2026 and parsing out how they’ll meet the moment, but let’s be real: there’s only one way to show out for the most impactful global sporting event on the scene.
In each of those categories, adidas is set up to be the genuine power player as the official sponsor of the World Cup and nearly two dozen of its participants. As you begin plotting out how you’ll enjoy the international festivities, DICK’S Sporting Goods is your one-stop shop, offering up the latest and greatest in soccer style, from kicks to jerseys to the official game ball used in action next summer.
Scroll ahead for our deep dive into the best that DICK’S and adidas Originals have to offer in World Cup style, including some of the brand’s Terrace titans and the full range of kit styles to rep your home country. You can also check out the adidas Terrace Style collection at DICK’S — a curated destination for the best of soccer-inspired looks.
the samba
We likely don’t need to remind you that adidas as a whole is an operation with profound roots on the pitch. The dominance that we’ve seen from the Samba in recent years is only a strength-on-strength scenario, revisiting the silhouette that brought the Three Stripes international prominence in the first place.
With that in mind, it’s only right that adidas serves up some specific World Cup looks for its staple shoe, offering an ode to one of its host countries with a red, white, and blue edition right at home from American-inspired coast to coast. If your rooting interests lie elsewhere, another two editions carry a ton of versatility, able to execute their white/navy/red for a France-inspired look and white/green/red arrangements within dozens of country-specific outfits.
GAZELLE INDOOR / SPEZIAL
Though a bit younger than the adidas Samba, the adidas Gazelle Indoor isn’t any less storied; it’s a load-bearing piece of the culture surrounding the professional game in the 1960s and 1970s. Luckily for us, its eminent style-ability remains intact some five decades later.
For those who want to rep their squads with a bit more specificity, the adidas Gazelle Indoor is offering up a few loud-and-proud editions up to that challenge. First up is the Brazil-inspired edition, offering a simple flip on flag coloring with statement yellow suede and alternating green and blue detailing. Keeping to that same hardware script, the rich blue hits on the home kit but makes sure to hit timeless Italy-focused red/green/white on its sidewalls to ensure anyone you pass by has no doubts about your affiliation.
The Handball Spezial, although historically not made for football, is a wise choice for fashion purposes. Featuring colors that reflect the German flag, this World Cup-ready option hinges on a clean white leather with apt striping in red and yellow.
women’s ICONS
The spotlight energy that comes with the tournament isn’t exclusive to those looking for head-to-toe team pride. For the ladies aiming to weave futbol into their ‘fits in more unorthodox fashion, the Three Stripes’ expanded roster is where to turn. Start with the timeless Samba, a massive style icon that has its roots in the game. As animal prints continue to trend in the women’s lifestyle genre, adidas offers up an option with exotic snakeskin uppers to add a touch of luxury to a sport-refined classic.
In similar fashion, the Japan is another low-profile classic that leans into its simplistic construction with its own iconic white/black and a faux-aged edition with green accents. Finally, the SL 72 has been making waves in fashion circles for over a year, sporting a lined nylon overhaul for additional depth in this “Yellow/Core Black.”
world cup essentials
The 22 country kits that adidas designed for the World Cup are truly a sight to behold, merging next-generation design with the rich histories of each of the nations they represent. Look to Argentina’s for proof, keeping to the vertical stripes that Argentines have loved for generations, but gradient treatments blend the colors of their three championship squads to carry that championship DNA into ’26.
We’ve picked out Mexico’s, Colombia’s, and Spain’s as well as specific highlights, but trust that each member of the range carries that same blend of show-stopping style and sleek performance. Yet for those as tuned into World Cup history as these brands are, you’ll know that some of the most lasting memories of each showcase include one final aspect: the actual ball itself.
Representing the unprecedented three-nation host scheme, the adidas Trionda blends Mexico’s green, the USA’s blue, and Canada’s red in a four-panel arrangement structured to match the infectious crowd movement that all three countries will witness next year. DICK’S delivers fans the chance to bring that energy into this holiday season, from the premium Official Match Ball that meets actual competition standards to the training ball that allows for a more recreational replication.
PHOTOGRAPHY: KEVIN HORVATH
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