From the Pitch to the Street to Community, Nike Defines the Future of Football Culture

As football fans around the world turn their eyes to the biggest stage this summer, Nike is dominating the game for footballers and fans alike and establishing itself as the pinnacle destination on the pitch with federation kits and innovative boots (Mercurial Vapor 17 and Mercurial Superfly 11) and in the streets with its X2 collaborations and Cryoshots. 

For on the pitch, Nike's new standards for national team kit design merge Nike's Aero-FIT performance cooling technology with time-honoured tradition and bold visions for the future. A unified approach offers a deep exploration of each federation's heritage, culture and identity—bringing forward a striking sense of optimism and future-facing inspiration. Home kits are anchored in each federation's DNA, while away kits are designed as future classics, creating bold and authentic expressions for a new generation. 

Nike also recognises—and honours—that the game doesn't live only on the pitch. Nike has partnered with seven federations, seven collaborators and seven community organisations creating the future of youth sport to unveil its X2 Capsule Collections.

As select expressions of Nike's 2026 federation kits, the X2 Collections sit at the intersection of football, culture and creativity. Each is shaped by their federation, then reinterpreted through the lens of designers, artists and the communities that live the game every day, reflecting national pride through style and a distinctly local POV. 

Nike tapped its X2 partners from around the world to collaborate with their corresponding home team on the design of the kits to recreate football classics, capturing the energy and tailored to the culture of each locale. The co-branded designs allow fans to represent their teams in the stadium, on the streets or anywhere their nation gathers.  

Within X2, Nike pulled classic Nike boots from the vault to develop collaborator versions of the Cryoshot made for everyday wear. From the Cryoshot Mercurial Vapor R9 x Netherlands x Patta to the Cryoshot Zoom M9 x USA x VAA, Nike encased each football boot's studs in crispy clear outsoles so that fans can wear their favourite boots on the street. 

Nike selected a local youth sport organisation to be the third partner for each X2 collaboration. Nike invests in these organisations in support of their daily missions with a long-term commitment to create the future of youth sport.  

The full list of Nike X2 collaborators:  

Canada x NOCTA: Les Rouges by NOCTA, honouring Canadian Women & Sport 

In partnership with the men's national team and Canadian Women & Sport, NOCTA reimagines the national team's merchandise using familiar silhouettes inspired by the country's heritage, national symbols and football culture.

England x Palace: The Three Lions by Palace, honouring Football Beyond Borders 

Palace brings together football and streetwear for a collection that honours the famed English national team. Palace pays tribute to England with a design inspired by St George's Cross on a slim-fitting and sweat-wicking top with co-branding on the chest.   

France x Jacquemus: Les Bleus by Jacquemus, honouring Sport dans la Ville 

Jacquemus fuses fashion and football to create an unforgettable collection. French identity and elegance are on full display with a tasteful take on the tricolours of France's flag. Refined stripe patterns bring vintage craft to the players on the pitch and every fan cheering Les Bleus around the world. 

Netherlands x Patta: Oranje by Patta, honouring Favela Street 

Patta's federation collection is a spirited celebration of the Netherlands. The States Lion mixes with charms representing KNVB players' heritages. Combined with the city-specific symbols, the collection honours Dutch unity and strength on the pitch and around the world.  

Nigeria x Slawn: The Super Eagles by Slawn, honouring the Bravehearts Ladies Foundation 

Slawn brings his raw artistic energy and signature hand-drawn style to the players representing Naija on the pitch and the fans spread across the globe. His bold and unfiltered take on the Super Eagles wings celebrates the vibrancy of Nigerian heritage.  

South Korea x PEACEMINUSONE: The Tigers of Asia x PEACEMINUSONE, honouring We Meet Up 

For their federation collection, PEACEMINUSONE created a kit inspired by generations of Korean gatherings. KFA-specific design collides with details from modern Korean workwear for a look that represents your team whether you're on the pitch or cheering around the world. PEACEMINUSONE fuses their iconic flower with KFA-inspired imagery. 

United States x VAA: The Stars & Stripes by VAA, honouring Coalitions for Sport Equity 

For VAA's Team USA Collection, they channel vintage Americana to reimagine the look of '94. Virgil Abloh's visual legacy shines throughout the collection with bold graphics and a playful reinterpretation of nostalgic style.  

The X2 Collections will be available at collaborator and federation retail beginning on 11 June, at Dover Street Market retail beginning on 13 June and across SNKRS and select Nike retail partner beginning on 16 June.

The seven pre-match shirts featuring the community youth sport organisations will be worn pre-match by their respective federations at all friendly matches. Click the gallery to read more about each community youth sport organisation and X2.