Alcaraz & Brazil’s New Jordan Kit: World Cup 2026 Look

Carlos Alcaraz, the world’s number one ranked men’s tennis player, was photographed on Thursday wearing the newly released away kit of the Brazilian national football team, a dark blue and yellow jersey that will be worn during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

The jersey, the first designed by Nike’s Jordan brand for a World Cup tournament, has already generated significant attention. Alcaraz sported the kit during media day interviews at the Miami Open presented by Itau, ahead of his scheduled match against Brazil’s top player, Joao Fonseca. Images of Alcaraz wearing the shirt had previously circulated online, including a post on Instagram showing the athlete receiving a recent tattoo shortly after the kit’s launch.

Fonseca, when asked about Alcaraz’s choice of attire following his win over Marozsan, responded with a smile, stating, “Just before my match, he entered the locker room with the Brazilian shirt. And I said, ‘Wait, solid shirt.’” He added, “It’s fun, he’s a nice guy.”

The Brazilian national team, historically one of the most successful in football, has won the World Cup a record five times. However, recent performances have been less dominant, with quarter-final exits in 2006 and 2018, and a Round of 16 elimination in 2010. The 2014 World Cup, hosted in Brazil, ended in a shocking 7-1 semi-final defeat to Germany, and the 2022 tournament saw them eliminated by Croatia in a penalty shootout.

Despite these recent setbacks, there is renewed optimism surrounding the team, particularly with the appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach. The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted across three North American nations, with matches scheduled to seize place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where Alcaraz and Fonseca are currently competing.

The unveiling of the Brazil kit, alongside those of Germany and Japan, has been met with considerable fan engagement online, with supporters discussing the designs and expressing anticipation for the tournament. Adidas has blended traditional aesthetics with contemporary design elements for Brazil’s kit, while Germany’s kit features a sophisticated black, red, and yellow trim on a white base. Japan’s kit incorporates motifs celebrating the country’s unique national identity.