adidas and HNS Unveil New Croatia National Team Kits

adidas has unveiled the long-awaited new official kits for the Croatia national football team, the first set produced under a long-term partnership with the Croatian Football Federation (HNS).

Combining cutting-edge performance innovation with elements founded in Croatian culture and identity, the new kits celebrate the heritage, pride and passion that define Croatian football.

The unveiling marks the start of a new chapter for one of international football’s most recognizable national teams. Having cemented its place among the world’s leading footballing nations, Croatia will step out in an adidas kit for the first time as part of the partnership announced earlier this year.

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The new home shirt offers a modern take on Croatia’s iconic red-and-white checkerboard pattern, one of the most striking visual symbols in international football. For the first time, letters from the Glagolitic alphabet — the oldest known Slavic script and an important symbol of Croatian cultural heritage — have been woven into the checkerboard design, running throughout the pattern to give one of Croatian football’s most recognizable emblems a fresh, contemporary twist. The back of the collar also features the word “HRVATSKA” written in Glagolitic script, further tying the shirt to Croatia’s cultural history.

The away shirt, meanwhile, draws inspiration from Croatia’s long tradition of lace-making, a craft passed down through generations and another significant part of the country’s cultural heritage. An intricate lace-inspired motif runs across the shirt’s navy base, offering a modern interpretation of that tradition. The design is completed by a collar detail bearing the word “HRVATSKA” in typography inspired by cross-stitch embroidery, linking the traditional craft to contemporary football design.

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“These shirts are much more than innovative football kits and striking design. Working with adidas, we chose a design that perfectly combines local pride with a global perspective. Those are exactly the values Croatia has always stood for, and now a new generation of fans and players will carry them forward,” said Marijan Kustić, president of the Croatian Football Federation.

Both shirts were developed to meet the demands of football at the highest level and feature the latest adidas CLIMACOOL+ technology. Specially developed stretch fabrics and 3D body-mapping technology improve ventilation and breathability, helping players stay dry through high-intensity matches and in hot conditions. Perforated three-stripe panels and strategically placed mesh zones further boost airflow and comfort.

Croatia’s men’s national team will wear the new kits for the first time during the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures.

Alongside the new shirts, adidas is also launching a wider Croatia national team collection that includes shorts, socks, training wear and leisurewear, designed for fans who want to show their connection to the national team both on and off the pitch.

A video unveiling the new kits has been posted on the Instagram profiles of @adidasfootball and the Croatian Football Federation.

The new Croatia national team kits, along with the full HNS x adidas collection, are available to buy from today at the official HNS online store. Pick out your kit, step into a new era of Croatian football, and wear it with pride.