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FC Barcelona have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 Nike third kit, with the striking green shirt taking inspiration from the club’s memorable kits of the 1990s. Released on 12 August 2026, the new Barcelona 2026-27 third shirt combines two contrasting shades of green, officially known as Frost Green and Cactus Dust, to create one of Barça’s most distinctive designs of the new season. Barcelona 2026-27 Third Kit Takes Inspiration From the 1990s Nike have delved into Barcelona’s extensive kit archive for the inspiration behind the new third shirt, with the design celebrating the generation of supporters who grew up following the club during the 1990s. The turquoise-style base is combined with a lighter green section through the centre of the shirt, separated by a distinctive zigzag graphic running vertically down the jersey. A subtle tonal pattern is also woven throughout the material, giving the Barcelona third kit considerably more detail when viewed up close. Dark navy is used for the crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs, while thin red piping appears around the shoulders. The Nike Swoosh is presented in red with a blue outline, while the famous FC Barcelona crest takes its traditional position on the left side of the chest. Spotify’s circular logo appears centrally in dark blue, with Midea branding positioned on the sleeve. A Modern Take on a Classic Barcelona Look The combination of turquoise, navy and red gives the shirt a particularly strong retro feel. Barcelona have worn several memorable turquoise and teal-coloured change kits during their long partnership with Nike, while the club’s kit history during the 1990s featured some of the most distinctive designs of the era. The new shirt takes those influences and reworks them for the modern game rather than simply recreating a previous Barcelona jersey. The result is a kit that should appeal to both younger supporters and collectors with an interest in classic Barcelona football shirts. ‘Culers Before Players’ Barcelona’s launch campaign for the 2026-27 third kit is built around the concept “Culers Before Players”, celebrating footballers who grew up supporting Barça before eventually getting the opportunity to represent the club themselves. The campaign connects particularly strongly with Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy and the idea of young supporters dreaming of one day pulling on the Barça shirt. It is a fitting theme for a kit heavily influenced by the club’s past while being worn by Barcelona’s latest generation of players. Buy a retro FC Barcelona shirt from The Kitman: