Nike has released photos of the shirts of some of the teams that will be taking part in the World Cup in Qatar in November this year. The bold, revamped uniforms of Nike’s partner football team for 2022 showcase the brand’s culture of innovation and celebrate the youthful diversity and rich cultures of national teams, combining exclusive sports science and digital design in every nation’s mind.
The shirts of most national teams were distributed worldwide this Thursday to members only. In Brazil, the collections will be available at the end of this month.
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Saudi Arabia
The green and white colors of the home shirt are inspired by the flag of Saudi Arabia. The crest of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) depicts a falcon, or saqr in Arabic, which brings a multilingual reference to the word football. The away kit uses an all-over print interpretation that draws on kit concepts from the 2018 and 2020 seasons to convey a sense of speed and boldness.
Australia
The Australia National Team Home Kit is a nod to Australia’s unique ecosystems. through the colors College Gold, Yellow circuit and green noisethe main uniform evokes the rugged and sandy landscape of the countryside (inland) and the rich swamps and forests. The second jersey pays homage to the Australian coast and teeming ocean. Colors obsidian and green glow represent marine life and reefs, and signal the deep connection between Australians and coastal life.
Brazil
The Brazilian national team collection pays homage to the Brazilian brand and the jaguar. The jaguar is one of the most ubiquitous symbols in Brazil and one of the main sources of inspiration for the collection. The posture and appearance of the jaguar symbolizes the spirit and determination of Brazilians and influences fashion, music and many other aspects of youth culture. Above all, the jaguar also represents Brazil’s style of play: as fierce as it is artistic.
Amarelinha creates a vibrant reinterpretation of color by introducing Dynamic Yellow, which brings to life the jaguar spots (rosettes) scattered throughout the room. For the first time, the second kit includes Blue paramount on the sleeve bar and on the collar, creating a combination that refers to the three colors of the Brazilian national flag – yellow, green and blue.
Canada
The Canada 2022 uniform will be the same as the team used last year as the Canadian Federation (Canada Soccer) is in a different uniform development cycle. The sports equipment is distinguished by the traditional Canadian red and white color scheme and is distinguished by the crest of the Canadian Federation, with the maple leaf, the most recognized symbol of the country.
Qatar
Qatar’s home kit combines the desert brown, the red-purple hue of the subtropical sun, with white jagged details to simulate the country’s flag and celebrate independence in 1971. The crest on the upper chest highlights the country’s status as host country of the World Cup. The second jersey nods to the coast of Qatar, while a subtle pearl graphic overlay speaks to the history of pearl fishing in the coastal atolls. In motion, the goal of the uniform is to look like a spinning sandstorm in the arid sun.
Korea
Bold, daring and energetic, the Korean domestic uniform focuses on the theme of “Dokkaebi” (the red devils). The passionate nickname represents the warrior mentality of a proud nation and is amplified by the dynamic Global Red featuring a sleeve graphic with tiger stripes representing strength and power. The second shirt features the Taegeuk, the symbol found on the Korean flag that represents national pride and the balance between heaven (blue) and earth (red). On both pieces, the name of the country in Korean is specified by an emblem representing Korean pride on the back of the jersey, at the level of the neck.
Croatia
The Croatia home shirt features a modern take on the world famous checkered pattern that symbolizes Croatian pride. The clean lines of the home shirt emphasize Croatia’s core values of family, passion and tradition, while the wavy, blurry lines of the away shirt recall the ups and downs of the Croatian Adriatic coast.
United States
The USA World Cup collection represents a symbol of national pride and is inspired by the country’s diverse and historic sporting heritage. Iconic design allusions to the American uniform include bold stripes, an enlarged center shield similar to basketball jerseys, the unique cut-and-sew structure of the shoulders and sleeves, and the timeless lettering pattern of a hockey jersey . Subtle details such as “UNITED STATES” inside the back of the shirt give more depth to the unification and union story, while the tie dye producing the second kit creates a dynamic pattern to celebrate diversity and youth.
France
The new equipment of the French team celebrates the “France New“, in translation, New France – a fusion of the country’s history and future. The oak leaf and olive branch design of the main uniform represents strength, solidarity and peace Classic French design details include a tricolor insert on the shorts, socks and cuffs in jacquard and golden details. The graphics of the second piece, inspired by the French “toile de Jouy”, is composed of emblematic French images and “The Blues“, like the Rooster, the Vegetables, the Arc de Triomphe and Clairefontaine.
Netherlands
The Dutch 2022 home kit is completely orange in keeping with Dutch tradition, while using a new design language to underline the Dutch inclusive and international mindset of innovators in sport and culture. A whirlwind dancing in orange peel and orange-laser refers to the mane of a lion, a historical symbol of the Netherlands, and represents the fluidity of the “Total Football” tactical system. In the second, the rich colors and textures continue to tell how culture and football constantly influence each other in the Netherlands.
Poland
The design of the Polish national team uniforms allows the unique history of the nation to be showcased through impressive design details. For Poland’s primary uniform, sophisticated graphics on the sleeves depict the nest and feathers of a white eagle, the hallmark of the country’s coat of arms, in homage to the century-old symbol of Polish sovereignty and unity. The national colors of Poland, Sporty red and White, celebrate peace and honor.
Portugal
Portugal’s 2022 kits signal a new era on the horizon for Portuguese football. In the main uniform, the colors Red pepper and gorge greenwith reflections in golden dart, refer to the Portuguese flag while a diagonal line refers to the flag wrapped around the body. National pride is expressed through the coat of arms of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and the armillary sphere, used as a crest on the back of the shirt, at the back of the neck. The second shirt uses the White Veilan off-white hue, to ensure the Portuguese team stand out in a sea of bright white uniforms.
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