The field is finally set and the 2022 World Cup is nearly upon us. This time every four years is of course thrilling for the action on the field, but it’s also when all the kit manufacturers bring out the World Cup Jerseys for the 32 teams with new designs.
For certain teams, there is little surprise when their uniform unveiling occurs, because we know Brazil will be wearing yellow, England all-white, Argentina in blue and white stripes, and so on. Messing around with absolutely iconic looks too much would be sacrilege, but for secondary kits and for some of the underdog nations, there is more flexibility and a chance for some truly interesting designs. There is something special about a World Cup jersey – if things go right for a nation at the world’s biggest tournament, that year’s shirt design is etched in the history books forever.
The World Cup also acts as a platform for the big manufacturers such as Adidas, Nike, and Puma (among others) to launch their latest technology and templates, stuff we’ll be seeing for the next few years on both the international and club soccer circuits. We can’t wait to see what the world’s kit producers have up their sleeves for 2022.
What makes up a football kit? What’s the purpose? Couldn’t the players run around wearing any old shirts? Of course not.
Whether you call it a kit, uniform, jersey, strip, or something else, you need a uniformly-looking (that’s why they’re called uniforms, after all) outfit for your team to wear so the referees, fans, and commentators can tell the two teams apart. The ten field players on each side will all have matching shirts, shorts and socks, with each side’s goalkeeper wearing colors that are different from both sets of field players.
For friendlies and the club game, there is a bit more freedom when it comes to designs, but for the World Cup, every team needs two distinct uniform sets – one primarily light colored, one dark. Each kit must be primarily one color or design (i.e. the majority of the kit from head to toe needs to be the main color/design). This is so no matter the matchup, each team will have a kit option that doesn’t clash with the other.
In light of the design guidelines, we tend to see more traditional, simpler shirts in most cases for the World Cup compared to in the big clubs and leagues. But that doesn’t mean we don’t get some absolute bangers each cycle, as the manufacturers are not only outfitting the teams’ equipment needs, but also trying to sell the latest shirts to fans and collectors all over the world.
Some of the many memorable designs from previous editions of the World Cup
In years past, especially since the explosion of the retail jersey market in the early 1990s, we’ve seen some incredible designs. USA’s famous (or is it infamous) 1994 denim look, Cameroon’s 2002 vests, and Nigeria’s 2018 zig-zags are just a few of the memorable unconventional kits, while each cycle we always also see variations on the classics from nations like Argentina, Brazil and the Netherlands.
Let’s take a look at what each nation will be wearing this Fall in Qatar. We’ll be updating this page as each nation releases their World Cup jerseys, so check back for the latest designs!
As of this time, Qatar’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Ecuador’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
Senegal’s home shirt is, according to Puma, a tribute to the 2002 side that made the quarterfinals in their first ever World Cup appearance. It doesn’t really look anything like their 2002 shirt design, but it’s a nice sentiment. The bold chevron on the chest will definitely make them stand out, and the large, centered star from the national flag is an interesting touch (a move Puma also has used on the 2022 Ghana tops). The bright green, yellow and red from the flag as trim on the sleeves and collar look terrific, but perhaps clash a bit with the big wider stripes of color on the chest design. As of this time, Senegal’s 2022 away jerseys coming soon.
As of this time, the Netherlands’ 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, England’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Iran’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, USA’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Wales’ 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Argentina’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Saudi Arabia’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Mexico’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, the Poland’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, France’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Australia’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Denmark’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, the Tunisia’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Spain’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, the Costa Rica 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Germany’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, the Japan’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Belgium’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Canada’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
Morocco’s 2022 home is an adaptation of their 1998 design, also made by Puma. This time though, it’s a bit simplified as the chest stripe does not continue down onto the sleeves, and it’s got a standard v-neck collar instead of the polo on the original. Both choices make this shirt inferior to it’s inspiration. As of this time, Morocco’s 2022 away kits coming soon.
As of this time, Croatia’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Brazil’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Serbia’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
The Swiss will hit the field in a relatively simple top, all-red and adorned with horizontal pinstripes that fade out as they go down from the shoulders, mimicking (slightly) the gradient effect on the nation’s mid-90s tops. The Puma logo is centered, making way for both the square Swiss flag on the left chest and the Swiss FA emblem on the right, a “double-crest” effect that has been pretty much standard for them for the last decade or so. As of this time, Switzerland’s 2022 away kits coming soon.
As of this time, the Cameroon’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
As of this time, Portugal’s 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
It will be hard to forget Ghana’s nickname “The Black Stars” with their 2022 home shirt. A massive black star is front and center on the white top, with the national flag colors on the sleeve cuffs. A squared-off collar with a small yellow insert completes the look, but one can help but think if continuing the sleeves’ cuff striping onto the collar (like Senegal’s shirt has) would have been better. Still, a simple yet bold look. As of this time, the Ghana’s 2022 away kits coming soon.
Uruguay is going with a very straightforward shirt for this year’s tournament. La Celeste will be dressed in their signature blue, with simple white sleeve cuffs and a v-neck, single button collar. Traditionally a basic-strip team, Uruguay hasn’t stayed far from the formula at all, and it’s a good decision because it’s a fine looking top. As of this time, Uruguay’s 2022 away kits coming soon.
As of this time, the Netherlands’ 2022 World Cup kits coming soon.
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