Adidas’ Newest Release Is Keeping Things Cool at the World Cup … Literally

The Three Stripes’ new, innovation cooling system is designed to combat the extreme heat expected during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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By Hayley Helms

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With the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicking off today, athletes will be giving it all, and thanks to Adidas, they may have a little more in the tank when combating extreme heat.

Soaring temperatures are expected in several host cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer, but with The Three Stripes‘ new Climacool System, which comprises three cooling elements, athletes will be able to achieve targeted relief in real time.

Person wearing a green Mexico soccer jacket, red socks, and pink Adidas soccer shoe covers holding a soccer ball. — The Climacool franchise has become popular once again in recent years, and the World Cup brings renewed attention to the refreshed line.

Keep a cool head

Originally developed to support help Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team drivers, the Climacool System has been adapted and rigorously tested to meet the needs of soccer players during this year’s World Cup.

The system is comprised of three separate pieces: a vest, jacket and boots. Worn together, the system has been proven to meaningful reduce skin and core body temperature, allowing athletes to focus on what matters … the game.

Person wearing a shiny red and yellow jacket over a white shirt with a black design, against a yellow background. — The cooling, gel-filled vest and air proof jacket are meant to work in tandem, quickly and efficiently providing relief to athletes.

The vest is filled with a specialized gel that is frozen before use. Worn over the jersey, the gel inside the vest slowly thaws, simultaneously cooling the upper body and reducing core temperature by 0.9°F and skin temperature by 23.4°F.

The insulated federation jacket is used in tandem with the cooling vest, and extends the gel’s frozen state, trapping the cold air to almost double the cooling benefit of the vest.

Thermal image showing a person wearing a cooling vest with blue and green cooler areas on the vest and warmer red and yellow on exposed skin and clothing. — The system provides real-time cooling to athlete’s core and upper body, as well as feet, without negatively affecting sensitivity or dexterity.

The overshoes are filled with the same proprietary gel as the vest, and are designed to be worn over soccer cleats.

The footwear is designed to provide a fast and accessible solution to swelling and overheating, and can reduce foot temperature by 3.6°F within seven minutes without compromising dexterity or sensitivity.

Person wearing black Adidas socks putting on bright pink Adidas soccer cleats with black stripes on artificial turf. — The new Climacool System is based on direct input from players and their medical staff.

Key updates have been made to the system that was originally designed for F1 drivers, including the vest’s new, convenient center zip for easier on and off.

Black and blue Adidas sports shirt with white stripes worn under a white padded vest with black straps. — The vest now includes a front-zip, which makes it easier to get on and off during the game.

Making its debut as part of Adidas’ World Cup collection, the Climacool System joins a range of performance-driven innovations, including federation kits made with Climacool+ materials, the Trionda Official Match Ball with Connected Ball Technology and the ultra-light, top-of-the-line F50 Hyperfast Evo cleats.

Availability and pricing

Adidas debuted the Climacool System this week, and it will be provided to all adidas partner federations competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

While there’s no word yet regarding whether the innovative new system will be available to consumers, it seems likely Adidas will implement the tech in future releases.

Pink soccer cleats with black stripes worn by a person sitting on a bench holding a colorful soccer ball.

Adidas Climacool System

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About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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