U.S. Soccer unveils new stars and stripes jerseys ahead of 2026 World Cup

U.S. U.S. Soccer unveils new stars and stripes jerseys ahead of 2026 World Cup By Kiki Intarasuwan Kiki Intarasuwan News Editor Kiki Intarasuwan is a news editor for CBS News & Stations. Read Full Bio Kiki Intarasuwan March 16, 2026 / 4:47 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google U.S. Soccer and Nike on Monday unveiled new national team kits ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The collection includes two primary jersey, stars and stripes, as well as a new goalkeeper uniform. The United States men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, according to U.S. Soccer.Nike said the new designs were developed with input from players, including on the weight of the fabric and seam placement. The athletes also weighed in on the jerseys' breathability and mobility so they can focus on their performance, Nike said. U.S. men's national team players Max Arfsten and Diego Luna in new jerseys. U.S. Soccer/Nike "A national team jersey represents the pride of wearing the crest, not just for players on the field, but also for the fans who support them every step of the way," Dave Wright, chief commercial officer of U.S. Soccer, said in a news release on Monday.Inside each jersey, there's a hidden "Inner Pride" mark in the collar. It's meant to symbolize the motivation players carry onto the field, U.S. Soccer and Nike said. New fonts, called the Stars and Stripes typefaces, were also created specifically U.S. Soccer to use exclusively on kits and other designs in the years to come. USWNT players Alyssa Thompson is seen in the new stars kit, and Rose Lavelle is in the stripes kit. U.S. Soccer/Nike Haji Wright, Diego Luna, Folarin Balogun, Alyssa Thompson and Rose Lavelle were among the national team players featured in the campaign to promote the new kits. Both men's and women's national team members are also expected to collaborate with Nike ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.The jerseys will be sold to the publi...