Brain Dead and Disney Team Up for a World Cup-Inspired adidas Collection

Published September 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Quick Facts

Brain Dead and Disney are launching a collection of apparel and a sneaker with adidas in 2026
The collection is inspired by the World Cup
Classic Disney characters appear on the clothing and on the redesigned adidas Predator shoe
The Brain Dead x Disney x adidas World Cup Collection releases May 2026

Brain Dead x Disney x adidas Clothing Collection — Brain Dead x Disney x adidas Collection

As North America prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sportswear brands have also been hard at work getting prepared. Look at adidas, who is linking up with long-time partner BAPE for a capsule featuring footwear and apparel inspired by vintage World Cup kits that launches in February 2026. Of course, The Three Stripes has more up its sleeves for the event, with the German sportswear giant tapping LA-based design label Brain Dead and (surprisingly) Disney for a co-branded collection of footwear and apparel.

It’s a bit strange to combine the quirky, avant-garde design language of Brain Dead with the family-friendly and graphic-heavy Disney right? Yeah, there’s not really a great explanation on why the trio would join forces, but that's modern-day collab culture for you. Let’s push past that and explore what the trio has cooked up for the 2026 World Cup.

The only footwear component in Brain Dead’s Disney x adidas project is a redesigned adidas Predator, which fits better in the owner's suite rather than on the pitch. Gone are the flat soles or even cleated spikes as the sole unit is done in the style of a heavy dress boot, think Timberland or Dr. Martens. Moving up, the Predator 94’s upper contains molded 3D rubber details protruding up from the premium leather base.

The iconic Three Stripes design from the Predator series is coated in cream to match the lace set and sockliner. Inside sits one of the only instances of Disney branding, with the corporation's logo placed alongside Brain Dead’s atop the leather insole. However, included in the packaging are six vintage-inspired pins with Disney characters that can be placed on the tongue. The faux croc folded long-tongue can be removed to place these charms, which include Mickey Mouse, Daffy Duck, and Goofy all playing the beautiful game.

For apparel, Brain Dead and Disney have cooked up three jerseys, three soccer shorts, a short-sleeve T-shirt, a long-sleeve jersey, a tracktop, a pair of nylon shorts, socks to match the jerseys, and a scarf. The three jerseys take inspiration from ‘90s World Cup kits from Jamaica, Mexico, and England, with each nation’s colors displayed on the base and the Three Stripes on the right shoulder. Brain Dead logos hit the collar, while Disney plasters its logo on the chest and integrates a Mickey Mouse monogram graphic throughout the jersey. Shorts match the jersey, while the rest of the collection all depict classic Disney characters playing soccer just like the pins used on the Predator.

The Brain Dead x Disney x adidas World Cup Collection will release May 2026 through adidas and select retailers online and in-store. The Predator sneaker will be available in unisex sizing for $200, while the clothing ranges from $25 to $200, depending on the item. Check below for detailed images of the entire collection, and to stay informed on the latest coming from adidas, download the Sole Retriever mobile app.