With just four months until the commencement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Jamaica could already be ahead in the race for the best kits, having just unveiled their striking home and away uniforms.
Designed in partnership with the Bob Marley Foundation, both kits are bursting with the vibrant red, green, and gold colors that symbolize the iconic reggae artist and Rastafarian heritage.
The home jersey showcases a yellow-gold base adorned with a woven pattern that echoes the crocheted attire and Rasta headgear worn by Marley in the 1970s. Horizontal stripes in black, red, and green span the shirt, featuring a design that evokes the look of vinyl records.
The away jersey is even more vibrant, featuring the Jamaican national colors in a bold black design that pays tribute to the island’s rocksteady music rhythm.
Its dark foundation is embellished with line-drawn patterns inspired by soundwaves, vinyl records, and the reels of vintage cassette tapes. The collar sports a “Reggae Boyz/Girlz” tag inspired by the typography of Marley’s Tuff Gong record label, complemented by a gold classic trefoil logo.
Marley was known for his passion for soccer, often playing against fellow musicians and professional players, including members of Brazil‘s legendary teams from the 1970s. Both 2026 jerseys feature a tag at the lower hem that displays a portrait of the music icon alongside his famous quote, “Football is freedom.”
Now, the only hurdle for Jamaica is to qualify for their first World Cup since 1998. They finished second in Concacaf Group B behind the surprising Curaçao, meaning they still have two rounds of interconfederation playoffs in March to secure a spot in this summer’s tournament.