England will wear their new 2026 Nike kits for the first time when they take on Uruguay in a World Cup warm-up friendly at Wembley Stadium on Friday
The red away kit will be won by England at the 2026 World Cup this summer
The red away kit will be won by England at the 2026 World Cup this summer
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England will unveil one of their new Nike kits this evening when they face Uruguay in a World Cup warm-up friendly. The Three Lions welcome the South American nation to Wembley Stadium on Friday (March 27) in the opening fixture of two matches during the international break.
It's during this encounter they will don the new strips for the first time following their unveiling on Monday (March 23). Despite the match taking place at Wembley, England will face Uruguay wearing their 2026 Away Kit, featuring a classic red jersey and navy shorts.
The new shirt incorporates subtle symbolic imagery drawn from England's football heritage, including flags and lions woven directly into the material. It also features a navy stripe on either side, alongside white and navy accents on the shoulder seam, cuffs and collar.
The England badge sits centrally on the chest, with a gold star signifying the 1966 World Cup triumph, both positioned above Nike's swoosh. Television audiences won't be able to spot it during the match, but the England 2026 Away Shirt also features the phrase 'happy and glorious' printed inside the collar as a tribute to the national anthem, God Save the King.
Supporters can also anticipate England number one Jordan Pickford unveiling the 2026 Goalkeeper Kit should he feature on Friday, showcasing a bold blue lion design and star graphic. Like the away shirt, it also features a central badge and Nike swoosh. Throughout the international break and this summer's World Cup, players will don the Match (Authentic) kits, which feature subtle distinctions from the Stadium (Replica) versions. Match kits incorporate more breathable Nike Aero-FIT technology and a slimmer fit, while Stadium kits offer a more relaxed fit and standard Dri-FIT technology.
Additionally, badge logos are heat-pressed onto Match strips and embroidered onto Stadium versions. All the new kits are currently available at stockists including the Official England Store, Fanatics and Nike.
At the official store, customers can receive free delivery until 11.59pm on Friday using the code ENGFREEDEL. England kit releases frequently spark debate amongst supporters, and this occasion is no exception.
Numerous fans flocked to X following the unveiling to express their initial reactions, with one describing them as 'phenomenal stuff'. Another commented: "The new kits are looking clinical. Ready to see them in action."
Marcus Rashford in the new England 2026 World Cup home kit
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Nevertheless, England's new kits have also faced backlash over their cost, as this individual remarked: "Absolutely love these new shirts, but the price these days are absolutely ridiculous."
Others aren't impressed by the change from navy to white shorts, as this supporter stated: "The home kit should always have blue shorts."
Despite this, one commenter declared: "Home and away, both of them are lit." Thomas Tuchel has selected an expanded 35-man squad for the international break, which includes established England regulars Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Cole Palmer, as well as fresh call-ups James Garner and Jason Steele. Returning to the fold are Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo, Leeds' Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Tottenham's Dominic Solanke.
However, several high-profile players are notably absent, among them Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ollie Watkins and Luke Shaw. England face Uruguay on 27 March, with kick-off at 7.45pm, before taking on Japan on 31 March, also at 7.45pm – both matches will be broadcast live on ITV1.