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Soccer’s wildest 2025-26 kits: The world’s weirdest jerseys that you just have to see
It is an irrefutable law of nature that for every achingly gorgeous football kit released around the world, an equal and opposite reaction is triggered in the form of a uniquely wild jersey design being produced to maintain the universal balance.
With that in mind, having already rounded up a collection of the sharpest, most stylish shirts on offer this season, it’s only right that we now turn the spotlight on some of the weirdest, quirkiest and honestly most downright hideous shirts to have dropped over the summer and into the early weeks of the 2025-26 campaign.
While some clubs are content rigidly sticking to templates or refreshing tried and true classic designs from yesteryear, some have gone all out in a bid to spark reaction, gain traction and/or seemingly horrify their own fans with a wide array of unorthodox and in some cases, unprecedented design choices.
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Some may become cult classics in years to come; some may become staples of “worst kits” lists forevermore, and some may simply be buried in landfill and forgotten about for the sake of humankind.
Here is a selection of kits whose designers were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should. But nevertheless you have to stand back and applaud the effort, however misguided.
Bahia special edition (Puma)
Coinciding with the summer release of a certain blockbuster superhero movie, Brazilian club Bahia went all out to create this truly remarkable Superman-themed kit that comes with a blue base, a yellow shield logo and even a red “cape” draped down the back. A shirt of steel, if you will.
No strangers to an eccentric kit, Dortmund have outdone themselves this season with a truly grotesque fluorescent yellow-and-gray away jersey. It marks the first time in 18 years the German club’s away kit isn’t black with yellow trim and honestly, the sudden departure is a little too drastic for our taste.
While there’s nothing remotely wild about Exeter’s regulation 2025-26 kits, the League One club has offered fans the unusual optional extra of having masses of Grecian-themed graffiti added to the front and back of their shirts for an additional fee. We’ll let you decide whether or not that makes any improvement to the overall aesthetic.
Forest Green Rovers take pride in their eco credentials and as such, have managed to create the world’s first fully Vegan-certified kit, made from recycled materials and plant-based dyes. Why they also had to make it look like the world’s most poisonous tree frog is another matter entirely.
Oh, and if you think Rovers’ home shirt is luminous, you should see the neon pink away variant.
If you’ve ever wondered what it might look like if a flamboyance of flamingos — yes, that is the correct collective noun! — formed a football team, then Forward Madison are here to help via a pink, feathered football shirt designed in collaboration with the USL League One club’s supporters group — known as “The Flock.”
Madison’s rosy plumage isn’t the only zany kit in their arsenal this season either, with their away kit featuring tartan shorts. Yes, actual tartan shorts.
Latina home (Ezeta)
Italian brand Ezeta seems to specialize in extravagant kit designs, as witnessed by the new batch of jerseys for Latina, based in a city of the same name near the capital Rome. All three of the ensembles are fairly garish, but the blue home shirt is especially notable for having an enormous lion’s head slapped directly in the center.
Lifofane FC away (Umbro)
We’ve spent a good while poring over it and quite honestly, we can’t think of a single other football shirt in the entire history of association football that has helicopters on it. Fantastic work from the Lesotho Premier League stalwarts.
Lugo special edition (CDLU)
Produced by the Spanish third-tier club’s in-house manufacturer and released back in May, these special edition shirts were designed to mark the historical Arde Lucus festival, in which the whole city of Lugo recreates its Roman origins over the course of three days. Available in two distinct flavors, the “Castro” and “Roman” shirts are each modeled on historical armor variants of the period — both leather and iron.
Not a throwback but a “faux-back” jersey, imagining what Republic’s kit would look like had the club existed in the 1990s (they were actually founded in 2012). The result is a crazy “bear attack” design that features giant jagged claw marks on the shirt and shorts, rendered in the golden colors of the Sacramento tower bridge. The retro feel is completed by an oversized folding collar and a suitably baggy silhouette.
There are two sources of inspiration when it comes to Samsunspor’s new third kit and, quite honestly, they may just be the most exquisitely esoteric jumping-off points we’ve ever stumbled across. The first — and most obvious — is the rolling waves of the Black Sea, and the second is the bright blue eye color of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder and first president of modern-day Turkey, as seen in portraits of the country’s former leader.
Look closely, and you can actually make out his eyes looking at you from the background of the design.
There haven’t been many football kits produced over the years that have been directly inspired by the infinite expanse of the cosmos, but that is precisely the creative stimulus that Slavia used for their new purple half-and-half away strip.
“When we die, you will continue to live here, you are eternal,” reads the highbrow launch blurb. “Just like Slavia, time, space, and the universe are eternal.”
Who are we to disagree?
While Sorrento’s wood art-inspired home kit managed to find its way onto our rundown of 2025-26’s most stylish kits, there is nowhere other than a list of wild strips to place the Italian club’s corresponding away kit. Inspired by the lush Mediterranean coast, the white jersey is adorned with citrus fruit, floral motifs and undoubtedly looks best when dappled in Neapolitan sunlight.
Telstar have gone truly above and beyond with their 2025-26 third kit, with an eccentric white design inspired by traditional sailor tattoos including lighthouses, galleons and mermaids. Continuing the nautical theme, the club’s away kit has been designed to look like a chunky cable-knit sweater. Shiver me timbers!
Austrian side Hartberg have made a name for themselves in recent seasons by repeatedly going viral due to the sheer number of sponsorship logos they have affixed to their kits. Having managed to squeeze 15 sponsors onto their 2024-25 kits, the club have upped the stakes this season by cramming a whopping 23 brands onto their shirt, shorts and socks — which is said to be a world record at professional level. It’s an utter mess, but a fairly lucrative one.
The Seasiders have enjoyed record sales of their new away kit, and it’s not hard to see why. The brilliant novelty design is inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic gothic-horror novel “Dracula” which is partially set in the English coastal town of Whitby. That being the case, it’s probably not wise to expose the jersey to full sunlight.
Star batsman Virat Kohli slammed a record-extending 52nd one-day international century, scoring 135 off 120 balls to lead India to a thrilling 17-run victory over a determined South Africa in the first ODI on Sunday at Ranchi.
Kohli shared a second-wicket partnership of 136 runs with fellow stalwart Rohit Sharma, setting India on course for a competitive 349-8.
South Africa’s number eight, Corbin Bosch, made a valiant 67 off 51 balls, keeping his team in contention until the final moments. Entering the 50th over, the visitors needed 18 runs with one wicket left, but Bosch fell on the second ball, leaving South Africa all out for 332.
Earlier, Matthew Breetzke (72) and Marco Jansen (70) had forged a fighting 97-run stand for the sixth wicket, reviving the chase after South Africa slipped to 11-3 and 77-4.
Kuldeep Yadav was the standout bowler for India, taking 4-68, including a crucial double strike to dismiss Jansen and Breetzke in just three balls—a turning point in the match that helped India secure a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Kohli, now 37, raised his 83rd international century across all three formats with a boundary off Jansen, celebrating with the raucous home crowd.
“If you’ve played over 300 games and so much cricket, you know your reflexes and physical ability are there to bat long,” said Kohli, the player of the match.
“As long as you’re hitting the ball well and playing good cricket, it’s about being physically fit, mentally ready, and excited.”
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An enthusiastic Indian fan breached security and ran onto the field to touch Virat Kohli’s feet before being restrained.
Kohli now holds the record for the most ODI hundreds, with Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar second with 49.
In a single format, he also leads the list, while Tendulkar’s 51 hundreds came in Tests.
Kohli and 38-year-old Rohit Sharma, who scored 57, now only play ODIs after retiring from T20s and Tests.
Their presence strengthened India, led by KL Rahul in the absence of the injured Shubman Gill, following a 2-0 Test series whitewash against South Africa.
Rohit lost fellow opener Yashasvi Jaiswal early for 18, but Kohli walked in to a roar from a 38,000-strong crowd.
The pair steadied the innings before Rohit was trapped lbw by Marco Jansen.
Rohit hit three sixes in his 51-ball knock, taking his total to 352 sixes in ODIs, surpassing Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi (351).
Kohli accelerated after reaching his first century since February, hitting off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen for two fours and two sixes in the 39th over, scoring 21 runs. He eventually fell to Nandre Burger, caught by Ryan Rickelton, after hitting 11 fours and seven sixes.
KL Rahul contributed 60 off 56 balls, while Ravindra Jadeja added 32 off 20.
Corbin Bosch recorded his first ODI half-century, keeping South Africa in the contest, making the series opener an exciting match ahead of the second ODI in Raipur on Wednesday.
“Great to sit in the change room and watch the guys do their thing,” said stand-in skipper Aiden Markram. “Never losing the belief that we can pull off a rabbit from the hat.”
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The Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders’ matchup on Sunday featured several great plays, but the most impactful came in overtime.
It didn’t take long for the Broncos to score. Bo Nix made four completions, including a 41-yard pass to Evan Engram, and then handed the ball off to running back RJ Harvey, who scored from five yards out to take a 27-20 lead.
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Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota created some late-game heroics. He found Deebo Samuel on 3rd-and-14 for a 38-yard gain. He connected with Terry McLaurin to bring the game to within one point. With nothing to lose, the Commanders decided to go for two and the win. Mariota dropped back to pass and his attempt to Jeremy McNichols was blocked by Broncos pass rusher Nik Bonitto.
The Broncos won the game, 27-26.
Nix finished 29-of-45 for 321 yards and a touchdown pass. Harvey had 35 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
Harvey and Bonito’s overtime heroics were just two of a handful of great plays made during the game.
Nix did his best to pull out all the stops. He helped put Denver ahead before halftime when he threw a touchdown pass to Courtland Sutton as he was falling to the ground. He avoided the rush and his calf was about to hit the ground before he fired the ball to Sutton in the end zone.
Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (86) in the fourth quarter of the game at Northwest Stadium on Nov. 30, 2025. (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)
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Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks likely said, “Watch this,” before he made his sensation play. Burks received a pass from Mariota in the end zone. He, somehow, made a one-handed catch for a crucial go-ahead touchdown.
It was Burks’ second career touchdown catch and it was one that the Commanders really needed.
Mariota was trying to keep the drive alive with under four minutes to go in the game. He found tight end Zach Ertz open in the middle of the field. The ball was thrown high and Ertz was able to grab the pass and bring it down.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (36) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Bo Nix, right, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
But just as he was going to secure the catch, Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton knocked the ball loose and the pass was incomplete. Washington punted the ball away.
Singleton was playing in his first game since he underwent testicular cancer surgery three weeks ago. It was a big play, but it came just a few minutes too early as Mariota would lead the Commanders down the field to tie the game.
Mariota played as well as one could play in a hard-fought game. He was 28-of-50 with 294 passing yards and two touchdown passes. He also had 55 yards on the ground.
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Ertz finished with 10 catches for 106 yards. McLaurin had seven catches for 96 yards.
Denver improved to 10-2 with the win and have won nine straight games. Washington fell to 3-9.
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Undefeated Nebraska earned the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament bracket released Sunday.
The five-time national champion Huskers (30-0) have dominated this season, dropping just seven sets. They lead Division I in hitting percentage at .352.
Dani Busboom Kelly, who won NCAA titles as both a Nebraska player and assistant, took over at her alma mater this season after longtime Huskers coach John Cook retired. Busboom Kelly led Louisville to the NCAA final in 2024, where the Cardinals lost to Penn State.
The other No. 1 seeds are Kentucky, Texas and Pitt. The Wildcats have won one NCAA title, and the Longhorns have four. The Panthers reached the final four the past four seasons but lost in the semifinals each time.
Pitt and Stanford finished tied atop the ACC at 18-2, and the Cardinal won their head-to-head matchup 3-2 at Stanford on Nov. 14. But the Panthers’ overall body of work secured them the last No. 1 seed, while nine-time NCAA champion Stanford is the No. 2 seed in Texas’ region.
SEC regular-season and tournament champion Kentucky defeated Texas 3-2 in the conference tournament final. They would face each other in the national semifinals should they advance that far.
Defending national champion Penn State, the only school that has appeared in every NCAA tournament dating back to the event’s start in 1981, is a No. 8 seed in Texas’ quarter of the bracket. St. Thomas (Minnesota) and Toledo are both making their first appearance in the tournament.
The Big 12 led all leagues with 10 teams in the field, the Big Ten has nine, the ACC seven and the SEC five.
Early-round matches will be held from Dec. 4 to 6 on campus sites. The regionals, scheduled for Dec. 11-14, will be hosted by the four highest seeds still standing in each quarter of the bracket.
The final four is at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, for the third time in the tournament’s history. It was there that Penn State won the championship in 2010 and Nebraska won its most recent title in 2017.
The national semifinals are Dec. 18 (ESPN), and the championship match is Dec. 21 (ABC).
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