Bloomberg
Assessing Nike vs. Adidas as World Cup Heats Up
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Drake MacFarlane, M Science Research Analyst, said Nike's apparel sales from soccer jerseys increased recently. MacFarlane told Bloomberg's "The Close" that Nike needs to strengthen its sports credentials and improve its footwear segment. Adidas and Nike compete for World Cup-related merchandise and licensing deals during tournament years.
