Before a single ball is kicked at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nike has already won the style tournament. The Swoosh has rolled out its X2 Collection, an ambitious project pairing seven of the world's most influential creative forces with their respective national teams. The result is a seven-part reimagining of the all-new Nike Cryoshot, each pair rooted in a vintage football boot and recast as a statement off-pitch sneaker.
Canada's contribution comes via Drake's NOCTA imprint, which brings a sporty, tech-heavy aesthetic to a classic Tiempo '94 base, accented with University Gold. Representing the USA, the Virgil Abloh Archive honours the late designer and women's football icon Mia Hamm by applying Off-White's deconstructed language and signature AIR branding to the Zoom M9. It is a bittersweet standout, reviving one of the most hyped sneaker collaborations in history several years after its creator's passing.
European football heritage gets a streetwear overhaul. London skate institution Palace applies black leather and Infrared detailing to the Air Speed M for England. Amsterdam's Patta, leaning into its Air Max lineage, delivers a Metallic Silver and Hyper Crimson take on the Mercurial Vapor R9 for the Netherlands. For France, Jacquemus elevates the Tiempo R10 into a refined, runway-ready silhouette in white, royal and red.
Rounding out the roster, South Korea's entry comes from G-Dragon's PEACEMINUSONE, injecting bright, playful energy into the CTR360 Maestri II. Most striking of all is the Nigeria tribute by British-Nigerian artist Slawn, who covers a 1976 Striker-inspired Cryoshot in his signature spray-painted artwork, a bold nod to the Super Eagles' cultural influence despite the team not qualifying for the tournament.
The collection drops in stages, first through each collaborator's own channels on 11 June, then at Dover Street Market on 13 June, with a wider SNKRS and retail release on 16 June. Every pair is priced at $210 USD. Whether you care about football or not, this is the sneaker drop of the summer.
