Exclusive First Look at the Nike X2 World Cup Collection with Palace, Jacquemus, and Virgil Abloh Archive

Summary

• A closer, in-store look provides a detailed preview of three major installments of the upcoming Nike X2 World Cup collection

• The Palace x Nike “Three Lions” collection features dual-branded jerseys, varsity jackets, and the collaborative Cryoshot Air Speed M sneaker

• Jacquemus x Nike delivers an off-pitch French Football Federation pre-match capsule anchored by the “Tiempo R10” Cryoshot

• The Virgil Abloh Archive x USMNT collection honors the late designer’s signature Off-White aesthetic with crisp white hemp materials, fire-red accents, and a retro graduation-style rugby shirt

The highly anticipated Nike X2 World Cup collection hits entirely different in real life. Getting an exclusive, in-store closer look at the garments and footwear confirms that Nike’s latest cross-cultural experiment is one of the most detailed sportswear projects of the decade. Focusing on three heavy-hitting design partners—Palace, Jacquemus and the Virgil Abloh Archive—this firsthand preview showcases how the collection flawlessly bridges elite football heritage with high-energy streetwear.

The Palace x Nike “Three Lions” collection leads the pack with a flawless execution of English football culture. Seeing the pieces in hand highlights the premium construction of the collaborative jerseys and standout varsity jackets. On the footwear front, the Palace x Nike Cryoshot Air Speed M looks even better up close than in early mock-ups, translating classic British terrace style into a contemporary lifestyle silhouette.

Moving across the English Channel, the latest chapter of the Jacquemus x Nike partnership offers a more avant-garde take on the beautiful game. Designed heavily around French football culture both on and off the pitch, the collection pairs elevated, elegant takes on Nike Football classics with functional matchday apparel. The undisputed center of the French Football Federation pre-match collection is the “Tiempo R10” Cryoshot, which seamlessly modernizes a legendary boot into a sleek, everyday staple.

Finally, the Virgil Abloh Archive (V.A.A.) x USMNT collaboration delivers an incredible homage to the late visionary’s design language. The capsule utilizes a distinct Off-White aesthetic, highlighted by a Nike Cryoshot sneaker constructed from crisp white hemp materials and contrasting fire-red accents, capped off with oversized “AIR” branding. The accompanying apparel uniform is just as detailed, showcasing a retro graduation-style rugby shirt stacked with custom patches, emblems, archive Swoosh embroidery on the chest, and distinct VAA branding running down the sleeves.

With the global football tournament right around the corner, this three-part preview confirms that the intersection of sport and style has never been more vibrant. Following an exclusive, early access selection window for select shoppers, the full Nike X2 collection will officially launch to the public globally via Nike SNKRS on June 16, 2026.