The fever for the 2026 World Cup has already begun in the United States and MLS (Major League Soccer) decided to join in in a way that is giving soccer fans a lot to talk about, as just a few weeks before the start of the World Cup to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, the league launched a special initiative with commemorative jerseys used by all teams during the so-called “Send-Off Weekend”.
The dynamic was carried out between May 23 and 24, when the last MLS matches were played before the World Cup break. The intention was clear: to connect fans with the most important tournament on the planet and highlight the international diversity that exists within the U.S. league.
Special T-shirts that excite fans
One of the most striking details was the design of the bibs.
The numbers on the back of each player were created using the flags of the 48 teams participating in the 2026 World Cup.
A historic format that will have this number of countries competing for the first time.
MLS explained that the goal was to represent the global scale and inclusiveness of the tournament.
But the news did not end there.
On the front of the jerseys, each player wore a patch with the flag of their nationality or declared sporting citizenship.
This personalization allowed fans to quickly identify the origin of their favorite players.
And it strengthened the World Cup atmosphere inside the stadiums (Filed under: World Cup 2026 inspires historic MLS jerseys).
Lionel Messi was one of the main players
One of the cases that generated the most impact on social networks was that of Lionel Messi.
The Argentine star wore the special Inter Miami jersey with the flag of Argentina placed between the club’s crest and the sports brand.
The image quickly went viral among fans in the United States and Latin America.
Especially since the 2026 World Cup could represent one of the last major international competitions for the world champion.
The match between Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union at Chase Stadium was one of the most talked-about games of the weekend thanks to this initiative (Filed under: World Cup 2026 inspires historic MLS jerseys).
The activity took place between May 23 and 24
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How to get these World Cup jerseys
MLS confirmed that these 2026 World Cup jerseys will not be available in traditional stores.
Instead, they will be officially auctioned through the MatchWornShirt platform in partnership with the MLS Players Association (MLSPA).
This means that fans from the United States, Mexico and anywhere in the world will be able to bid on jerseys worn by players during the “Send-Off Weekend”.
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