{"id":513454,"date":"2026-06-22T17:37:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=513454"},"modified":"2026-06-22T17:37:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T09:37:42","slug":"how-the-nike-football-x2-collection-redefined-pitchside-elegance-and-streetwear-editors-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2026\/06\/22\/how-the-nike-football-x2-collection-redefined-pitchside-elegance-and-streetwear-editors-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Nike Football X2 Collection Redefined Pitchside Elegance and Streetwear [Editor’s Blog]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pitch Passion Meets Street Style: A Retrospective on the Nike Football X2 Collection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every four years, the beautiful game takes center stage, inspiring a wave of cultural storytelling through fashion as top-tier brands drop custom collections to mark the occasion. At the absolute apex of this cultural wave is the highly anticipated Nike Football X2 capsule collection. In this feature, we take a deep dive into the archives, looking back at the iconic collaborative pieces cooked up with global powerhouses like PEACEMINUSONE, Palace, and V.A.A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PEACEMINUSONE for South Korea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The collaboration with PEACEMINUSONE, led by G-Dragon, updates modern South Korean culture. The notable Cryoshot CTR360 features delicate embroidery on premium suede, paired with a clear sole wrapping around studs to radiate a playful spirit. Alongside apparel featuring the iconic daisy emblem, this collection allows fans to stylishly wear their passion for the national team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PEACEMINUSONE \u00d7 Nike Cryoshot CTR360 “World Cup\/South Korea\/Natural\/University Gold” \/ G-DRAGON\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x PEACEMINUSONE X2 World Cup Anthem Jacket South Korea “Black” \/ G-Dragon\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x PEACEMINUSONE X2 World Cup Chino Pants South Korea “Black” \/ G-Dragon\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x PEACEMINUSONE X2 World Cup Short-Sleeve Top South Korea “White” \/ G-Dragon\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x PEACEMINUSONE X2 World Cup Academy Pro Short-Sleeve Football Top South Korea “Black” \/ G-Dragon\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x PEACEMINUSONE X2 World Cup Over-The-Calf Socks (1 Pair) South Korea “White” \/ G-Dragon\n<\/div>\n
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Palace for England<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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London-based skate brand Palace presents a special lineup paying respect to England, the birthplace of football. The Cryoshot Air Speed M, featuring sporty accent colors on smooth synthetic leather, offers a perfect design for daily use. From game shirts inspired by the national flag to track jackets and pants with collaborative patches, the collection refines local culture into stylish street clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Palace Skateboards \u00d7 Nike Cryoshot Air Speed M “World Cup\/England\/Black\/Crimson”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x PALACE X2 World Cup Varsity Jacket England “Grey”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x PALACE X2 World Cup Short-Sleeve Football Jersey England “Grey”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x PALACE X2 World Cup Academy Pro Short-Sleeve Football Top England “Grey”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x PALACE X2 World Cup Tracksuit Bottoms England “Grey”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x PALACE X2 World Cup Fly Cap England “Grey”\n<\/div>\n
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Virgil Abloh Archive for the USA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The Virgil Abloh Archive, inheriting the legacy of Virgil Abloh, modernizes the iconic look of the 1994 US tournament. The design features bold graphics fused with a vintage aesthetic. The Cryoshot Zoom M9 showcases striking text on crisp white leather, and the retro rugby tops highlight a nostalgic yet powerful approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Virgil Abloh Archive (V.A.A.) \u00d7 Nike Cryoshot M9 “World Cup\/United States\/White”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Virgil Abloh Archive (V.A.A.) X2 World Cup Football Jersey The Stars & Stripes United States “White”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Virgil Abloh Archive (V.A.A.) X2 World Cup Long-Sleeve Rugby Top The Stars & Stripes United States “White”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Virgil Abloh Archive (V.A.A.) X2 World Cup Woven Staff Jacket United States “White”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Virgil Abloh Archive (V.A.A.) X2 World Cup Women’s Short-Sleeve Polo United States “White”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Virgil Abloh Archive (V.A.A.) X2 World Cup Aysen Backpack (32L) United States “White”\n<\/div>\n
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NOCTA for Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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NOCTA, produced by rapper Drake, arranges the apparel of the Canadian national team. The Cryoshot Tiempo ’94, cloaked in a golden glow, charms with a premium look engraved with unique graphics. The collection offers urban and sleek pieces characteristic of the brand, such as game shirts with maple leaves and sweatshirts with gradient colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Drake NOCTA \u00d7 Nike Cryoshot Tiempo ’94 “World Cup\/Canada\/University Gold”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x NOCTA X2 World Cup Long-Sleeve Shirt Canada “Black”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x NOCTA X2 World Cup T-Shirt Canada “Black”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x NOCTA X2 World Cup CS Hoodie Canada “Yellow”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x NOCTA X2 World Cup Woven Tracksuit Jacket Canada “Black”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x NOCTA X2 World Cup Woven Tracksuit Bottoms Canada “Black”\n<\/div>\n
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Patta for the Netherlands<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Amsterdam-based streetwear staple Patta shapes Dutch unity and diversity. The collection mixes the symbolic lion crest with motifs that tell the story of their rich roots. Led by the iconic orange footwear, items like jackets and soccer tops naturally blend into everyday street style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patta \u00d7 Nike Cryoshot R9 Mercurial “World Cup\/Netherlands\/Hyper Crimson\/Black”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Patta X2 World Cup Anthem Jacket Netherlands “Orange\/Navy”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Patta X2 World Cup Academy Pro Short-Sleeve Football Top Netherlands “Orange\/Black”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Patta X2 World Cup Tech Fleece Full-Zip Windrunner Hoodie Netherlands “Black”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Patta X2 World Cup Tech Fleece Joggers Netherlands “Black”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Patta X2 World Cup Everyday Essential Crew Socks (2 Pairs) Netherlands “White\/Orange”\n<\/div>\n
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Jacquemus for France<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The up-and-coming French luxury brand Jacquemus breathes overwhelming elegance into football culture. It minimally interprets the tricolor flag and expresses skillful craftsmanship with elegant pinstripes. Proposing dressy styles to enjoy as high fashion beyond the stadium, the collection features clean jackets and footwear recreated in luxurious leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jacquemus \u00d7 Nike Cryoshot Tiempo R10 “World Cup\/France\/White”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Jacquemus X2 World Cup Goalkeeper Shirt France “Blue”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Jacquemus X2 World Cup Dri-FIT Short-Sleeve Top France “Blue”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Jacquemus X2 World Cup Dri-FIT Anthem Jacket France “White”\n\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Jacquemus X2 World Cup Football Shorts France “White”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Jacquemus X2 World Cup Reissue Track Pants France “Navy”\n<\/div>\n
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Olaolu Slawn for Nigeria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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London-based artist Olaolu Slawn injects his raw artistic energy. He boldly depicts “wings,” named after the Nigerian national team’s nickname, with his signature hand-drawn graffiti. The collection covers the oldest cleat, the Striker, in canvas material and fills it with chaotic illustrations, creating an absolute masterpiece. Attention focuses on these main-character items that beautifully fuse local vibrancy with his chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Slawn \u00d7 Nike Cryoshot Striker 1976 “World Cup\/Nigeria\/Natural”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Slawn X2 World Cup Football Jersey The Super Eagles Nigeria “Green”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Slawn X2 World Cup Football Anthem Jacket Nigeria “Black”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Slawn X2 World Cup T-Shirt Nigeria “White”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Slawn X2 World Cup Lightweight Jacket Nigeria “White”\n<\/div>\n
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Nike x Slawn X2 World Cup Fleece Trousers Nigeria “Black”\n<\/div>\n
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Every single collection effortlessly translates the raw energy of the pitch to the pavement, proving these pieces are built not just for match days, but as elevated daily staples. If you missed out on these historic drops when they first hit shelves, head over to SNKRDUNK to secure your piece of the collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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