
🇰🇷 South Korea
Nike
Head-to-head kit battle

Nike

Majid
⚡ Quick Verdict
The most consistently played AFC rivalry of the past 30 years. Nike South Korea red faces Iran's Team Melli white in a fixture that defines Asian football qualifying.
South Korea and Iran have met more times in AFC qualifying than almost any other Asian fixture. The rivalry is intense, the matches are usually close, and both sides are regular World Cup qualifiers.
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Real team data pulled from the current 2026 dataset.
| Category | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 🇮🇷 Iran |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nike | Majid |
| Primary Colour | Red | #ffffff |
| Away Colour | Navy | Green-led away strip with white notes and clean performance styling. |
| Group | A | G |
| Kit Status | Confirmed | Not Yet Released |
| Star Players | Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae | Mehdi Taremi, Sardar Azmoun, Alireza Jahanbakhsh |
| Home Kit Notes | Powerful red shirt with crisp white notes and subtle modern patterning. | White home shirt with green and red detailing rooted in national colours. |
🏛️ Most Classic
Iran's white-and-red is the older and more historically established Asian template.
Explore Iran's kit →🔥 Boldest Design
Bright red Nike South Korea is the more attention-grabbing kit on broadcast.
Explore South Korea's kit →🌍 Best for Neutrals
Korea kits are more available outside Asia than Iran kits.
Explore South Korea's kit →🛒 Best Buy
South Korea shirts are far easier to find on Amazon UK than Iran shirts.
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