Where does Korea sit in 2026 FIFA World Cup kit design rankings?

On June 10, U.S. sports outlet ESPN published an article titled "Which Teams Have the Best Kits at the 2026 World Cup?" It ranked the kits for the 48 nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Uruguay taking the top spot for the tournament's best design. Japan's second-place finish and Curacao's fourth-place ranking have drawn particular attention, while Korea's away kit ranked 21st and its home kit 35th. According to ESPN, away kits dominated this year's rankings. The outlet argued that home kits are often constrained by traditional national colors and established design expectations, whereas away kits allow designers greater creative freedom. Indeed, the top four positions were all occupied by away kits. The No. 1 spot went to Uruguay's dark blue away kit, produced by Nike. ESPN praised the design for evoking the armor of indigenous warriors while visually expressing the pride and heritage of the 1930 World Cup champions. Japan's away kit, designed by Adidas, ranked second. The white base features 12 stripes, 11 representing the players on the field, and the central 12th stripeWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times