As expectation of 2026 FIFA VM reaching fever pitch, a wave of nostalgia and national pride takes shape –literally– Through the threads that will dress some of the tournament’s most captivating players. Among them will be Milan forward Santiago Gimenezwhose nation will not only host Globe’s largest football spectacle but will do it in style.
The recently leaked Mexico 2026 VM -Home Packageinspired by a vintage design and reminiscent of an iconic Portugal appearance once carried by Cristiano RonaldoTurns the head for more than just aesthetics. It signals A return to traditionThe A connection to the inheritanceand A challenge to perform under enormous pressure on the home park.
Set to start in June 2026 at Azteca in Mexico Stadiumthe upcoming World Cup will be Historical in scope and ambition. It is the first ever presented 48 teamsup from 32, mark the largest enlargement since the format was adopted in 1998.
Common host of Mexico, USA and CanadaThe 23rd edition of the tournament is expected to welcome Over 5 million touristsaccording to the organizers – almost Triple presence seen in Qatar 2022. The Final will be held in New Jersey on July 19, 2026But for El Tricolor, the road to greatness starts at home – with their kits, their players and their footballs.
Mexico’s leaked home kit: Stylish Throwback
The recently leaked Mexico home jersey, which will be released by Adidas in November 2025is Inspired by the country’s away kit in 1978. It has one Considerable green baseAs fans will recognize as a return to tradition after the latest variations. But what makes this kit stand out is bold vertical stripe Runs down in the middle.
According to Footy headingsThe “Adidas Mexico 2026 Home Jersey will contain a large dark green and red vertical stripe in the middle, separated by a thin white line.”
This tri-color band is more than an eye-catching detail-it evokes the spirit of El Tri’s Golden Soccer pastwhile making comparisons with Portugal World Cup 2010Famous is carried by Cristiano Ronaldo in South Africa. That design also showed two striking central stripesCreate a visual that the fans never forgot.
The last time Mexico’s horrors were green was 2022and the decision to bring it back for the tournament de co-host both reflect pride and intention.
Gimenez and the weight of expectations
Among those expected to donate the new strip is Milan’s Santiago Gimenezthat has appeared as a central figure in Javier Aguirre’s national team project. When the team is rebuilt before the tournament, the 23-year-old is seen as A symbol of a new generation—Hunging, talented and fearless.
His performances in the Dutch Eredivisia made him a household name, but VM 2026 can certainly be his decisive scene. Gimenez will not only play in front of his country but in front of the world, dressed in a kit that tells a story that extends almost half a century.
