The Socceroos kits for the FIFA World Cup has been officially unveiled by Nike and a bold change is set to polarise.
The classic Australian gold design pays homage to the 2006 jersey, when the Socceroos made the Round of 16 in their first World Cup in 32 years.
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It will be worn for the first time in Australia’s friendly against Cameroon in Sydney on Friday night.
“I really love the new home kit,” Socceroos and Feyenoord star Jordy Bos said.
“It has a great traditional feel with the colours and the style and it feels unmistakably Australian.”
“The away kit is a bit of a shift, feeling more modern and bolder with colours that are bright and unique,” he added.
“I look forward to wearing both the new kits on the world stage this summer.”
As Bos mentioned, the away kit is different from past versions and several fans gained a sneaky peak of it online in recent weeks due to leaks of Nike’s designs.
It includes a coral and dark green gradient, and is said to be inspired by Australia’s sunrises.
It is a clear shift away from the navy blue, black and dark green designs of previous years.
“Socceroos kits become part of Australian football history, forever tied to defining moments and performances,” Football Australia CEO Martin Kugelar said.
“We look forward to seeing the Socceroos represent the country with pride in this jersey on the global stage.”
Nike has made an effort to increase player comfort while playing in the heat, implementing new technology to increase airflow.
“The athlete has always been at the centre of everything we do,” said Nike Pacific Vice President & General Manager, Sandra Hore.
“Since we stepped onto the global football stage in the 1990s, we’ve listened to players and communities to understand how we can add something truly unique to the game.
“That commitment to innovation and expression comes to life in this new kit – where heritage meets the future. The 2026 kit is designed to spark belief, inspire the next generation, and unite fans behind a bold new era of Australian football.”
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