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Cole Palmer's England shirt featured the shoulder seam flaw during the recent international break Sportswear giant Nike is investigating a design issue with the shirts set to be worn by several teams - including England - at this summer's World Cup. Bulging around the shoulder seams of the shirts was visible during the recent international break, particularly on the designs worn by England, France and Uruguay. Nike did not respond to a request for comment from BBC Sport but a spokesperson told the Guardian, external: "During the recent international break, we observed a minor issue with our Nike national team kits, most noticeable around the shoulder seam. "Performance is unaffected, but the overall aesthetic is not where it needs to be. " Nike has also produced the kits of co-hosts Canada and the USA, as well as Turkey, Australia, Croatia, South Korea, Brazil, the Netherlands and Norway. The shoulder seam issue is apparent on both 'match' shirts designed to be worn by the players, and 'stadium' shirts aimed at supporters, with many fans voicing their concerns over the issue with their purchases. In the United Kingdom, Nike is retailing England's stadium shirt at £89. 99 and match shirt at £134. 99. The American company has produced England's men's and women's kits since 2013. "We always hold ourselves and our products to the highest standards and this fell short, " the spokesperson said. "We're working quickly to make this right for players and fans, because every kit should reflect the care, precision and pride that the game deserves. " The kits have been designed to incorporate performance cooling technology in an effort to combat the extreme temperatures expected at the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico which begins on 11 June. England's campaign starts on 17 June against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, while Scotland face Haiti on 14 June in Massachusetts. Bulges in the shoulder seams were clearly visible in Uruguay's shirts in their match against England in March Follow your club with BBC Sport Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone The Masters round two: Mc Ilroy two clear as Rose sets target - listen & follow Premier League: Mavropanos superbly heads West Ham in front against Wolves Champions Cup: Northampton lead Bath 35-26 after exhilarating first half The final five candidates face their toughest interviews yet Paul Sinha on abandoning medicine for TV fame Preview the new drama from the creator of Baby Reindeer From Rocky to Jawbone: Why does cinema love boxing? Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners Sutton's predictions v boxing promoter & Arsenal fan Frank Warren Six big questions for Fury's fifth return from retirement The Wayne Rooney Show. Audio The Wayne Rooney Show Weekly sports quiz: How much does a javelin cost? What do you think is the most beautiful F1 car of all time? Sustainability v safety - Paris Marathon's water dilemma Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best Seve's dance to Tiger's triumph - the art of a great golf photo Why La Liga teams will play in retro shirts this weekend Raya? Neuer? Maignan? Who are world's best goalkeepers? Can you name every F1 constructors' champion? Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A Ranking football's greatest one-club men Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.