Air Jordan Heritage Inspires Nike Football Footwear for the World Cup™

Michael Jordan's Air Jordan line has gone down in history as the most-successful athlete-specific range, producing 40 different models since 1985. The series continues being synonymous with greatness, cultural cachet, aspiration, and the pinnacle expression of performance basketball performance, but it's long-transcended the NBA hardwood on which it debuted.

Today, in partnership with Jordan Brand, Nike Football has unveiled Tiempo footwear styles inspired by the legacy of number 23. Part of a larger collaboration between Team Jumpman and the Confederação Brasileira de Futebol (CBF), which has reimagined Brazil's Away kit with Jumpman logos, the newly-surfaced Tiempo Maestro and Tiempo Gato are ready to celebrate greatness ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ tournament.

Both designs blend performance-oriented details from the Swoosh's decades of expertise with signature elements from Jordan's signature sneaker line—namely the Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 6. Elephant print and "Infrared 23" appear across both footwear expressions, which have been built to perform on pitches and futsal courts, respectively.

"The signing of CBF, Nike’s first football superpower, back in 1996 was a defining moment for our company, signaling that Nike had officially arrived in football," expressed Elliott Hill, President & CEO at Nike, Inc., in an official announcement of Brazil's 2026 Away kit. "In many ways, their joyous, fearless and brilliant style of play would set the tone of Nike Football, a spirit that remains today. This new collaboration is an exciting moment for [us] as it showcases the power of our sport offense in action. By uniting the strengths of two of our iconic brands on the world stage, we are not only pushing boundaries in performance and style but also adding a new dimension to our presence in football. This partnership doesn’t just reinforce Nike’s leadership in sport — it redefines it."

The Nike Tiempos featuring Jordan Brand logos are part of four different footwear offerings designed to accompany the greater Brazil Pro Pack. The Maestro will be the football boots of choice for Estêvão during the World Cup™.

Enjoy detailed shots of both styles ahead. Pairs will begin rolling out globally via Nike.com tomorrow, March 13. The grass pitch-ready boots are priced at $265, whereas the fustal Tiempo Gato retails for $160.

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