“The Aztec” lists World Cup fans 2026, Croatia last place

At the end of the list is Croatia, whose fanella is positioned 48th. American media sharply criticised Nike's new design, praising that the best - known element of Croats, red damats, has not been properly exploited, writes Indexline.

By “The Athletic“, characteristic squares are very small and the white part in the center of the fanella destroys its visual identity. In the published analysis, the American media described design as an unsuccessful experiment on one of the most ikinic international football fans.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's national also failed to rank among the best, positioning 31st. However, the fanella produced by Kelme received more positive comments, with The Athletic which praised the combination of yellow with blue and elegant details on the front. The critics focused mainly on the logo of the Spanish brand, which according to the medium is not compatible with the modern aesthetic of national fans.

Ghana was positioned on the top of the ranking, whose fanella was regarded as the most beautiful of the tournament. The design inspired by traditional Ghanaian fabric “kente” received high marks of originality and cultural identity.

Brazil, England, and Germany, according to Ghana, rank the fanella The Athletic They have successfully combined tradition, retro elements and unique national identity.

Among the 2026 World Cup organisers, Canada was ranked in the pre-end, while the United States takes 26th place. Mexico resulted in the organiser with the most valued fanella, positioning 17th place on the list.