France's World Cup jerseys feature retro collars for the tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
France's jerseys for the World Cup include a notable collar design, reminiscent of late 1800s football attire. The collar serves as a retro aesthetic in the modern game, representing a time when players wore collared shirts as a status symbol. This design is not unique to France, as other nations also adopt similar looks. Notable players, including Kylian Mbappe, are set to wear these jerseys during the tournament, contributing to a distinct visual style in international football.
- •France's World Cup jerseys feature distinct collars.
- •The design harks back to football's late 1800s origins.
- •Collars were once considered a status symbol for players.
- •Players like Kylian Mbappe will wear the collared jerseys.
- •Other nations also use collar designs in their jerseys.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Why France's jerseys have collars on them for the World Cup
"It's one of the only sports where this happens.
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