The 2026 North America-hosted World Cup may be coming to a close, but another football phenomenon has arrived to fill the void: the latest batch of NFL soccer-style crossover jerseys. Created by Fanatics, these jerseys aim to reimagine "NFL club identity through the lens of football culture and design heritage" – essentially creating shirts that could seamlessly transition from the Super Bowl to the World Cup final.

These limited-edition shirts will first hit the shelves at Fanatics Fest in New York City on July 16, before becoming available online the following day. Following last year's inaugural edition – which was inspired by football club kit designs from around the world and priced at $100 each – the new collection has already generated significant buzz (and skepticism) among fans.

The Bottom of the Pack

Starting from the least successful designs, the Cleveland Browns landed at the very bottom of the rankings. "The Browns jersey looks like the design of a carpet you'd find in a one-star hotel," the review stated. While the shoulder area with the "Browns" wording received some praise, the overall design – seemingly inspired by the Netherlands' popular 1998 shirt but swapping vibrant orange for Browns' colours – was deemed a significant downgrade.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers came in at 31st, with reviewers noting the design bore a striking resemblance to patterns found on grandma's tea towels. "The pirate designs on the black/grey strips are pretty cool," the review admitted, "but those orange and red strips, inspired by Spain's 1994 kits, aren't doing a lot for me."

The Dallas Cowboys landed at 30th, with critics feeling the design was too bold – perhaps suitable only for taking out the garbage or signing for a parcel. The star design and shade of blue drew direct comparisons to the USA's controversial 1994 "denim kit."

The Middle of the Road

Several teams found themselves stuck in the middle of the rankings. The Seattle Seahawks (28th) was described as "true to the team's dark blue and slightly-off-putting neon green" but looked like "the 2006-era Adidas template." The Minnesota Vikings (27th) had elements of Romania 1994 but looked "like something you'd make at school as part of a design technology class."

The Pittsburgh Steelers came in at 24th, with reviewers struggling to determine whether the 1990s Juventus-esque design was "great or entirely unfinished." Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears (23rd) received praise for being "understated but a very well-put together piece of clothing," though the barely visible "spilt oat milk vibe" pattern detracted from its appeal.

Top 10 Contenders

Moving into the upper echelons, the Buffalo Bills secured the 10th spot, while the Denver Broncos came in at 9th, with reviewers praising the "tiny mountains across the shirt" as a nice local touch that would make anyone stop and do a double take.

The New York Jets (8th) impressed with their "green strip down the middle and across the shoulders" working brilliantly, while the Detroit Lions (7th) earned praise for their collar and sleeve details clearly inspired by Italy's 1994 shirt.

The Top Five

The New Orleans Saints claimed 6th place, with the black, gold and white design working effectively despite potentially "aggressive" logo placement. The Kansas City Chiefs (5th) drew comparisons to a Peru soccer jersey, with the diagonal red strip adding just the right amount of visual interest.

The Carolina Panthers landed at 4th – down from their 2nd place finish in the previous rankings – with the light blue and black combination described as "a combination I didn't know I needed," harkening back to Argentina's away kits from the 90s.

Taking the silver medal, the Los Angeles Chargers channeled their inner Argentina fan, recreating a famous strip with "welcome tweaks" including subtly darker blue stripes than the jersey Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi made famous, plus lightning bolt details.

Crown Winners: Baltimore Ravens

Claiming the top spot at number one, the Baltimore Ravens earned praise for improving upon the design of the Jets kit. "The strip down the middle and the use of the checkered elements from Baltimore's flag round off a simple yet effective look, with the white stripes on the sleeves and black and gold collar bringing together a very nice kit."

The reviewer acknowledged the subjective nature of the rankings, adding: "It will inevitably rank no higher than No. 20 for a lot of people reading this" – a humorous nod to the inevitable debates these rankings will spark among passionate fans.

Note: The stars above some team logos on the jerseys represent Super Bowl wins in the same way they represent World Cup wins on international soccer shirts.