adidas Originals and BAPE Reconnect for a FIFA World Cup 2026-Inspired Capsule
The legendary duo celebrates football fandom with a retro-infused collection featuring the Samba and a reimagined ’90s Japanese national jersey.
Summary
- adidas Originals and BAPE have collaborated on a “Football Collective” capsule to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, blending 1990s Japanese national team aesthetics with BAPE’s streetwear heritage
- Apparel highlights include a denim-print long-sleeve jersey, a “BAPE 93” flame-graphic kit, and ABC CAMO Green Shark Hoodies, alongside three sneaker silhouettes: the adistar HRMY BAPE, Samba BAPE, and Campus 00’s BAPE
- The collection officially launches on February 7
As the global gaze shifts toward the FIFA World Cup 2026, adidas Originals and BAPE have reunited to deliver a sophisticated tribute to the beautiful game. This latest Football Collective collection draws from iconic sporting moments, blending heritage silhouettes with the fearless aesthetic codes of the Harajuku pioneer.
The apparel is anchored by two standout fan jerseys. One features a long-sleeve denim print with a collared finish, while the other pays homage to a 1990s Japanese national team kit, updated with BAPE’s signature flame graphics and “BAPE 93” back personalization to honor the brand’s founding year. The capsule also includes a Trefoil ABC CAMO Green Shark Hoodie and jacquard camo denim jorts.
On the footwear front, the collaboration highlights three distinct models: the adistar HRMY BAPE, the Samba BAPE, and the Campus 00’s BAPE. The adistar HRMY is particularly striking, featuring a shark teeth printed midsole and a reflective BAPE STA underlay. Meanwhile, the Campus 00’s arrives in a sleek black colorway accented by white BAPE STA branding.
Check out the release above. The collection officially launches on February 7 and will be available through CONFIRMED, BAPE.COM, and select global retailers.
