With soccer fever officially taking hold as we count down to the 2026 World Cup, I came across a personal design project that’s too beautiful not to share. The incredibly talented designer and illustrator Miss Marple has created an amazing line of fan art that completely redefines traditional football badges into a gorgeous, cohesive collection of retro masterpieces.
What makes these crests so special is the way they translate complex, historical heraldry into a clean, flat vector vocabulary without losing an ounce of personality. Miss Marple dived deep into national symbols, coats of arms, iconic animals and local football culture to give each country a unique identity. For example, Argentina’s design proudly centers on the iconic May Sun, Brazil looks stunningly alive with toucans and tropical palms, and Japan is built around a bold, striking black bird. From England and Spain to Senegal and the United States, each country has a beautiful custom graphic treatment.
Although he originally dreamed up this project in 2022, it couldn’t be better to revisit it. As all eyes turn to the monumental 2026 World Cup tournament, these plans feel fresher than ever (although our hearts go out to Wales and Serbia, who didn’t make the cut this time around!). It is the ultimate combination of sports culture and minimalist art. If you want to see more of Miss Marple’s brilliant illustration work, be sure to visit her portfolio and give her a follow up Instagram!
