The German national team has always been considered one of the most powerful and iconic national sides in world football. They have been world champions on several occasions and are also a formidable opponent in every tournament or cup they participate in. They may have had difficult times in recent years with their performances in the last two editions of the World Cup, but that doesn’t mean we’ll forget everything they’ve achieved.
As usual, Germany will be present at the 2026 World Cup, and they are among the favorites to win it despite their poor performances in 2018 and 2022, but they will rise up and show their power in the next World Cup, and for that they will wear a jersey that has been popular since it was unveiled.
Adidas has decided to pay a rather iconic tribute with the design of Germany’s jersey for the 2026 World Cup. The German national team’s new World Cup jersey is based on the one they wore when they won the 1990 World Cup, and this one has received the new nickname: The Icon of Tomorrow, as it combines the success of past eras with the new technology called “Climacool+”. It’s worth remembering that this kit will be Germany’s last with Adidas, as they will switch to Nike in 2027. The relationship between Adidas and Germany ends after more than 70 years.
Many fans have had very positive reviews of this kit, including those who say the style of this jersey is a nice tribute to the legends of the 1990s and also those of 2014 who won the World Cup that year too.
A tribute to legends!
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Others define the style of Germany’s new home kit as refreshing and classic without losing the modern style that was present in the 2014 World Cup.
And then there are the fans who appreciate tributes, and the fact that this shirt is heavily based on that 1990 design makes this kit something wonderful and worthy of wearing at the next World Cup.
There are also those who believe that, as this is Adidas‘ last work with Germany, the design is very good and a final great effort on their part, ending a long-standing relationship in an excellent way.
But while there are some really good reviews, there are also some negative ones from several German fans. Some argue that, despite being a clear tribute to the 1990 kit, the design is too repetitive and falls flat.
Awful another recreation of the iconic 1990 kit that falls flat
There are also others football fans who sarcastically comment that this shirt is some kind of punishment from Adidas for ending their business partnership.
And then there are those who find this new jersey a bit ugly and still prefer the previous jersey, which they believe is prettier and more elegant.
It’s normal to see so many different opinions on this type of topic, but this home kit has received more positive reviews than negative ones, at least based on online perception.
