Panama's World Cup 2026 Jersey Named Best by Football Experts

Panama's national team jersey has been recognized as the best among all participating nations in the 2026 FIFA World Cup by a prominent specialized football account. The announcement comes just days before the tournament's kickoff on June 11, intensifying the global football fever.

The Instagram account 1X1FTBL, which boasts over 191,000 followers worldwide, evaluated the kits of the 48 qualified teams. Their assessment singled out the jersey designed by Reebok for Panama, highlighting its superior design, strong visual identity, and effective representation of Panamanian football culture. This recognition marks a significant achievement for both the sportswear brand and the Panamanian national team, as they prepare for their second-ever World Cup appearance.

In addition to the overall best jersey, 1X1FTBL also awarded Panama's home kit as the top choice in its category, surpassing designs from historically strong football nations. The United States' jersey secured the second spot overall, with England's kit taking third. Spain's away jersey was lauded for its creativity and modern aesthetic, earning it the title of best visitor uniform.

However, not all teams received praise. Paraguay's jersey was identified as the most disappointing design, while Iran's kit was ranked as the worst overall. In specific categories, Jordan's home jersey and Belgium's away kit were deemed the least impressive, the latter being a notable surprise given Belgium's usual high standards in uniform design.