Uzbekistan Kit Ranked Low in ESPN World Kit List

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — The football kit of the national team of Uzbekistan for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup received a modest evaluation in an ESPN global ranking, placing 103rd out of 105 participating team uniforms.

The home kit, designed by 7Saber, is predominantly white with dark blue trim and references traditional Uzbek textile art.

Designers incorporated a geometric mosaic pattern inspired by Uzbek suzani embroidery, one of the oldest forms of decorative applied art in the region. The striped collar features all colors of the national flag.

However, experts at ESPN concluded that the minimalist approach and restrained design choices prevented the kit from ranking higher among the 105 uniforms evaluated.

The away kit ranked 84th in the list. It is based on a dark blue color scheme and largely mirrors the structure of the home version, also incorporating traditional textile motifs. Analysts noted that the national colors on the collar appear more contrasting and expressive on the darker background than on the white home kit. Despite this improvement, the away kit also remained in the lower tier of the ranking.

ESPN analysts stated that Uzbekistan did not fully utilize the potential of its national culture in the kit design. While other teams, particularly debutants and established football nations, presented more visually striking and innovative kits, Uzbekistan’s uniforms were assessed as among the least expressive in terms of design ambition.

TOP 5 BEST KITS

The top-ranked kit in ESPN’s list is Uruguay’s away kit by Nike. The dark blue shirt pays tribute to the 1930 world champions. The collar features a blue and electric-orange mantle symbolizing heritage and modern ambition.

Second place went to Japan’s away kit by Adidas. The cream shirt features twelve rainbow stripes, symbolizing the football community, with a central red stripe representing the expanded Japanese football family.

Third place was awarded to France’s away kit by Nike, designed in verdigris mint green and inspired by the copper of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States in 1886.

Fourth place went to Curaçao’s away kit by Adidas, featuring a lemon-yellow base and pastel tones inspired by the colorful architecture of Willemstad.

Fifth place was taken by the United States home kit by Nike, featuring horizontal red and white stripes referencing the 1994 World Cup hosted in the country.

WORST 5 KITS (BOTTOM RANKED)

105th place is held by Qatar’s away kit by Adidas, described as a plain white shirt with minimal design elements.

104th place goes to Switzerland’s away kit by Puma, noted for an unappealing shade of green and lack of distinctive design features.

103rd place is Uzbekistan’s home kit, as previously mentioned.

102nd place is Canada’s away kit by Nike, criticized for a splattered design resembling construction stains.

101st place is Jordan’s home kit by Kelme, described as a minimal white shirt with simple red shoulder detailing and limited conceptual development.