Only one of the 32 teams that will take part in the world Cupbetween November 20 and December 18, will not wear new jerseys, launched in 2022, in Qatar: Canada, which qualified for the second World Cup in its history.
The Canadian national team played their first and only Cup so far in 1986, in Mexico, when they failed to make it past the group stage. Already this year, the country has finished first in the CONCACAF qualifiers led by a young generation that includes Alphonso Davies, of Bayern Munich, as a big name. The guaranteed place in Qatar puts an end to a 36-year wait since the last participation in the FIFA tournament.
The Canadians were eagerly waiting to see the country’s new jerseys for the 2022 World Cup, but Nike gave them a ‘cold shower’ last month. The company launched the new uniforms for the other brand-sponsored teams that will be in Qatar and released the same shirts used by the Canadians since last year.
“Canada’s uniform for 2022 will be the same as the team wore last year, as Canada Soccer [Associação Canadense de Futebol] is in a different kit development cycle,” Nike said in a statement.
The home jersey is red with stripes on the shoulders. The reserve uniform is white, with no major details.
Frustration also came to the field. “I’m not a fan of it, to be honest. I feel like every team should have a new kit for the World Cup because it’s such a symbolic event. I don’t hate it, but I wish I had a new kit,” defender Sam Adekugbe told the site. Athleticism.
Striker Jonathan David celebrated his goal in the friendly against Qatar last month by covering the Nike badge on his shirt, which was seen as a protest against the lack of a new kit. The player is sponsored by Adidas.
It should be noted that the new shirts of some teams that will be in Qatar were released earlier this year, such as Iran, while Cameroon is the only country that has yet to unveil its uniforms. The African team, part of the Brazil group, now have One All Sports as their supplier – the brand has only released training and training shirts journey until now.
Canada is in Group F of the World Cup, alongside Belgium, Morocco and Croatia. The Canadians open against the Belgians on November 23.
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