Chromatic revolution in sight for the Seleção? According to Footy Headlines, a reference site for football jerseys, the national selection of Brazil could display a completely unprecedented color during the 2026 World Cup: a red jersey. A first in the history of the Seleção, whose visual identity is closely linked to its famous yellow, blue or white tunics.
Always designed by the equipment supplier Nike, Brazilian jerseys for the North American World Cup (organized jointly by Canada, the United States and Mexico) could see a small internal revolution. The VERGULE brand would plan to entrust its Jordan branch with the creation of the “Away” jersey. And to mark the occasion, it is a bright red that would be under study.
Traditionally, Brazil uses blue as a secondary color, and more rarely white, which remains associated with painful memories for certain supporters, in particular the defeat of 1950. Never has the red has appeared in the clothing arsenal of the Seleção, especially since he is not part of the colors of the national flag. This change would therefore represent a radical rupture, both aesthetic and symbolic.
The Seleção in red?
Sportingly, Brazil is going through a rather difficult qualifying campaign for the World 2026. After 14 days, the teammates of Vinícius Jr. occupy 4th place with 21 points, tied with Uruguay (3rd) and Paraguay (5th). An unusual situation for a nation which generally dominates the Conmebol zone, and which hopes to quickly find its usual level to ensure its place in the next World Cup.
It remains to be seen whether this red jersey hypothesis will materialize and how it will be welcomed by Brazilian supporters, very attached to the visual heritage of their team. One thing is certain: if the Seleção enters red on the lawns of the 2026 World Cup, it will be an event as visual as it is symbolic.
