World Cup jersey designs reflect cultural history and artistic themes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The World Cup, taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, showcases innovative and significant jersey designs from participating teams. Cape Verde’s kits feature a geometric pattern symbolizing the flight paths connecting its islands, reflecting national unity. Belgium's away jersey celebrates surrealism, with artistic motifs inspired by René Magritte. Haiti’s original jersey, depicting a historical battle, was altered after FIFA's rejection due to its political connotations. Argentina's home kit honors past World Cup victories, while France's away jersey pays tribute to the Statue of Liberty. Iran's kits include imagery of the endangered Asiatic cheetah, highlighting wildlife conservation. Norway’s kit features runic writing, emphasizing historical roots.
- •Cape Verde debuts with flight path design in jerseys
- •Belgium references surrealism in away kit
- •Haiti alters jersey after FIFA rejection
- •Argentina incorporates history into jersey designs
- •France honors the Statue of Liberty in away kit
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup
"There will be blood, sweat and tears on players’ soccer jerseys at the World Cup — and plenty of deeper cultural and historical meaning, too. Here, The Associated Press runs you through some of the more compelling — and controversial — backstories from the kit designs on show in soccer’s biggest event, currently taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. For its World Cup debut, the smallest nation by population at the tournament is paying homage to the roughly 525,000 inhabitants who live on 10 volcanic islands off the coast of Africa.
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