Nike Sellouts Top Adidas

World Cup 2026 is a battleground for Nike and Adidas, and the stakes are sky-high: Adidas has more national teams and the official FIFA partnership, but Nike’s pulling ahead on sell-out rates for key product drops. As the semifinals pit Nike-backed France and England against Adidas’ Spain and Argentina, both brands are racing to turn massive U.S. viewership—over 62 million soccer fans—into real sales. The question isn’t just who gets the most eyes, but who can actually sell more boots and jerseys, especially with Nike’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channel showing cracks.

But here’s the catch: while Nike’s performance categories like running and global football are winning, its DTC revenue is sliding—down 7% in Q4—forcing a heavier reliance on wholesale partners like Foot Locker and Dick’s. That comes with risks if retailers start discounting too aggressively, which could erode Nike’s pricing power just as it tries to rebuild its premium image. Add in a fresh legal headache: 7‑Eleven is suing to block a new Air Max release, claiming trademark infringement over colorways, which could mean lost revenue on hyped drops and more headaches for retro launches.

Based on reporting from Yahoo Finance Singapore, WWD, and Morningstar.

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