With the Football World Cup in full effect, Nike brings together an unlikely all-star lineup of creative partners for an ambitious football meeting of the minds: Nike X2. Tapping collaborators from around the globe – from Palace and Patta to NOCTA, Slawn, Virgil Abloh Archive, and PEACEMINUSONE – the initiative sees each collaborator reinterpret their respective national team through a unique cultural lens.
Centered around a pre-match top, Anthem Jacket, and Cryoshot sneaker, the capsules extend far beyond the pitch through additional apparel and accessories – some of which will even be worn by the national teams throughout the tournament. Landing at only a select number of retailers, BSTN is proud to present an exclusive selection of Nike X2 standouts:
Leading the charge is Palace’s take on England, appropriately titled “The Three Lions by Palace”. Inspired by St. George’s Cross iconography and created alongside Football Beyond Borders, the capsule spans co-branded jerseys, training apparel, statement outerwear, and a black leather Cryoshot sneaker that brings Palace’s unmistakable visual language to the tournament stage.
Equally rich in storytelling, Patta’s Netherlands collection celebrates the multicultural fabric of Dutch football (and the Patta founders) through intricate graphics, premium Tech Fleece pieces, and references to both Dutch and Surinamese heritage woven throughout the apparel and footwear.
Another standout arrives via Slawn, whose capsule channels the artist’s unmistakable aesthetic: Despite Nigeria not participating in the 2026 World Cup, the collection remains one of the project’s most visually distinctive entries, translating Slawn’s expressive visual language across football apparel and footwear.
For South Korea, G-Dragon’s PEACEMINUSONE delivers a characteristically expressive interpretation of the ‘Tigers of Asia’ through a floral-heavy collection that merges football culture with one of contemporary fashion’s most influential creative voices.
Meanwhile, NOCTA reimagines Canada’s football identity through the “Les Rouges” capsule, blending Drake’s performance-minded design approach with references to the country’s rapidly growing football culture and support for Canadian Women & Sport.
Rounding out the lineup, the Virgil Abloh Archive brings the late designer’s signature typography-heavy design language to Team USA – inspired by Abloh’s enduring visual legacy and the aesthetics of mid-90s sportswear.
The Nike X2 capsule collection releases at BSTN on Tuesday, June 16th, at 9 PM CEST. Pick up your favorites via the link below!
