Which Glove Brand Dominates the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams for the first time in history. With each team allowed to register three goalkeepers, a total of 144 goalkeepers will participate in the tournament. This analysis examines the glove brands worn by these goalkeepers, based on observations from pre-tournament friendly match photos.

• Adidas is the most represented glove brand, worn by 31 goalkeepers

• Uhlsport ranks second among individual brands with 16 goalkeepers

• Reusch follows with 13 goalkeepers

• Elite, Puma, and The One Glove each account for 9 goalkeepers

• Nike has the smallest representation among major brands, with only 2 goalkeepers (Song Bum-keun AND Guillermo Ochoa)

• A combined 25 goalkeepers wear gloves from smaller or other brands, grouped as “Other”.

• West Coast is the only glove brand used exclusively by goalkeepers from a single nation (USA).

Curious about what the other 25 goalkeepers are wearing? Stay tuned for the next post.