The FIFA Club World Cup final is set to take place On July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New York City, with Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain facing off against the Premier League’s Chelsea FC. Over the last four weeks of play, clubs from around the globe, both established and small, have competed for the title at stadiums around the United States, bringing with them a slew of rarely seen jerseys from as far away as New Zealand.
As competitions go, most of the 32 teams playing were quickly here and gone, but there was one thing that may have had a lasting impact: the kits. Unlike the actual World Cup which will also take place in the United States next year, this was about clubs—which means regional style that goes well beyond nationality. Not only was there visibility on some of the chicer kits like Palmeiras and Borussia Dortmund, which both boast a more retro collar style with a proficiency in color theory, there was a noted interest in DIY styling and upcycling of soccer jerseys.
Frankie Collective, a Los Angeles based upcycling brand, takes jerseys from all sports and makes them into pieces like tanks, bikinis and cropped tees. The brand specializing in club specific gear that has been spotted all over L.A. during the games.
Daria Y Maria, whose upcycled jersey dresses have been worn by Katseye, Christina Aguilera and Floyana Boss said that the soccer jerseys are everywhere now—even more so with the duel world cups in the United States.
UnwantedFC takes discarded jerseys (which there are sure to be plenty of post games), and makes pieces like bags and hats.
As the countdown to the 2026 World Cup begins soccer kit style (and this time, national rivalry and pride) will be taking back over the stadiums across the U.S. As more of these brands pop up, the fashion side of being a soccer fan is about to have its time to shine.