Multiple outlets report that some World Cup match shirts, particularly Puma kits, have torn multiple times during games at this tournament. BBC Football and Yahoo Sports both note that Puma shirts have ripped on four separate occasions so far. The reports describe this as an issue that has drawn attention during on-field use, rather than a single isolated incident.
The articles also explain that match shirts can fail for several practical reasons, including how the fabric is constructed and finished, the thickness and stretch of the material used in different panel sections, and stresses created during play—such as contact, stretching, and friction. They discuss that shirt tearing is not uncommon in high-intensity football, but the fact that multiple incidents are linked to the same brand has made it more noticeable.
While the sources agree on the number of Puma shirt-tearing incidents and the tournament context, they do not present evidence of a single confirmed cause. Instead, they frame the issue as likely related to materials and performance under match conditions, pending further clarification from the manufacturer or competition officials.
