A leaked Nike catalogue has sparked fresh talk about a possible Brazil release for 2027, and one unusual detail is driving the speculation: the CBF crest appears in colours very different from its traditional look.
“Nike could launch a special Brazil National Team shirt in 2027. According to the shirt-specialised site Footy Headlines, the information emerged from an internal Nike catalogue found by Vlad Ciutacu, which shows the CBF crest in an unprecedented combination of green and pink. The material suggests a possible special collection for the first half of 2027, although there is still no confirmation that it will be a match shirt. We imagine what it might look like.”
— Luiz Carlos Largo (@LARGOESPN), translated from Portuguese
There is one important detail to clear up. Footy Headlines’ report says the recoloured CBF crest uses purple and green, rather than green and pink. The leaked material also does not show a complete shirt. Instead, it shows the CBF crest in an unusual colour combination, leading to speculation about a special Brazil collection for the first half of 2027.
That distinction matters because a special collection does not necessarily mean a new match shirt. There is currently no confirmation that Brazil’s players would wear this design in an official game. Any complete purple-and-green or green-and-pink shirts circulating online should therefore be treated as concepts based on the leak, rather than confirmed Nike designs.
The unusual colours stand out because Brazil’s football identity is strongly associated with yellow, green and blue. The famous yellow shirt has been central to the national team’s image for decades, while blue is also closely linked with Brazil’s away kits. A purple-and-green release would therefore represent a much more experimental direction.
Nike and the CBF are also entering an important new phase of their partnership. In December 2024, the CBF announced that its agreement with Nike had been extended until 2038, with the new deal taking effect in January 2027. Nike will continue supplying Brazil’s men’s and women’s teams, as well as youth, Olympic, beach football and futsal teams.
The timing also coincides with the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil, which will run from June 24 to July 25. Brazil will host the tournament for the first time, with the national team scheduled to begin its campaign in Rio de Janeiro before playing group-stage matches in São Paulo and Brasília.
That does not prove the leaked product is connected to the Women’s World Cup, but it makes 2027 a significant year for Nike and the CBF.
Reaction online has ranged from amusement to curiosity. One X user said:
“I can’t believe I’m going to be forced to buy a national team shirt”
— Pedro Machado (@pegoncalves), September 24
The green-and-pink version also sparked comparisons with Mangueira, the famous Rio de Janeiro samba school known for those colours. One user joked:
“Mangueirense Football Team”
— Acervo Verde e Rosa (@AcervoVerdeRosa), September 24
For now, the clearest information is the recoloured purple-and-green CBF crest and Footy Headlines’ expectation of a possible special release in the first half of 2027. The final colours, design and whether it will be worn in matches remain unconfirmed.
