Twenty-two shirts dropped at once. We sorted through the chaos and picked the ten that actually work.

Adidas just dumped 22 national team shirts on us in one massive launch. When that happens, you get a mixed bag—some gorgeous, some forgettable, and a few that make you wonder what they were thinking. The best kits in this collection feel intentional. They reference history without copying it, and they look good whether you’re seeing them on Instagram or in a packed stadium. Here’s what stood out.

10) Ukraine

This yellow works. There’s a woven geometric pattern that references national symbols without screaming about it. The blue trim balances everything out, and it photographs cleanly. Simple, effective.

9) Saudi Arabia

Dark green with a surprise hit of purple. The geometric pattern adds energy, and that purple is going to divide people—which is exactly why it works. Not every kit needs to play it safe.

8) Spain

Red with clean yellow pinstripes, sharp collar, and “España” at the neck. This is Spain doing what Spain does—confident, classic, and built to look good in ten years.

7) Algeria

White base with desert-toned stripes and green accents. It reads like light hitting sand dunes. Looks minimalist from far away, but get closer and you see the texture. Smart design.

6) Colombia

Bright yellow with a butterfly motif—a nod to magical realism that Colombian fans loved immediately. It’s playful without being gimmicky, which is a feat in itself.

5) Italy

Azzurro blue with laurel-leaf jacquard and gold details. This feels ceremonial, like you should be lifting a trophy in it. The finish looks expensive in motion, which helps.

4) Germany

White with black-red-gold cutting through in a V that recalls 1990 and 2014. It’s a throwback that immediately clicks. Worth noting: this is the last adidas Germany home kit before they switch brands.

3) Japan

Deep blue built around a “HORIZON” concept, with lines that look like ocean meeting sky. Elegant, modern, and unmistakably Japanese. This is how you do national identity without being literal.

2) Argentina

The classic stripes with subtle depth and small winner’s details. This is an Albiceleste that photographs beautifully under any stadium lights. You can’t really screw up Argentina stripes, but you can elevate them—and adidas did.

1) Mexico

Green with a calendar-carved graphic that makes the whole shirt come alive. The blend of tradition and texture gives it serious presence, and fans had this near the top the second images dropped. It’s the standout of the entire collection.