Nike France vs Croatia - 2018 World Cup Final vs 2020 Home + Away Kits - In Detail
France yesterday earned a 4-2 home win over Croatia in the top-tier Nations League Group 3 match on Tuesday. The result was a copy of the 2018 World Cup final - we compare the kits worn in both matches, as well as Nike's 2018 and 2020 away kits for both countries.
Nike France vs Croatia Kits
In the 2018 World Cup final and in the 2020 UEFA Nations League match, both teams wore their respective home kits. France opted for a navy / navy / red combo, while Croatia wore the same shirt / shorts / socks color combo as in the 2018 World Cup final.
The new Nike Croatia and France 2020 kits are based on the streamlined Nike 2020 template (logically), while the Nike Croatia and France 2020 kits are based on the Nike 2018 Vaporknit template.
Home:
The France 2020 home kit has a classic-inspired design, whereas the France 2018 World Cup home kit is a prime example of Nike's 2018 template and jerseys in general.
The Croatia 2020 home kit, meanwhile, is a lot different to the 2018 home kit, but not at first glance. The checkers and colors are nearly identical, but it are the sleeves and the back that make a huge difference. Croatia's 2018 kit is plain on the back and the sleeves, while the 2020 iteration continues the checkers concept on the sleeves and the back (we very much prefer the 2020 version).
Away:
The Nike France 2018 World Cup away kit had a subtle all-over print, while the 2020 away kit is solid-colored. Together with the different shade of blue (2018 - navy vs 2020 -blue), it is much cleaner.
For Croatia, Nike designed a new design for the away kit in 2020, while the 2018 away shirt was the same as the home kit except the colors.
2018 or 2020? Which Nike kits do you prefer? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2013/14 Hellas Verona Track Jacket (S) Nike
1998/00 Germany Klinsmann #18 Home Shirt (XL) Adidas
2002/03 Real Madrid Zidane #5 *Centenary* Third Shirt (L) Adidas
2007/08 LA Galaxy Beckham #23 Away Shirt (XL) Adidas
2009/11 Italy FIGC Referee *BNWT* L/S Shirt (XS) Diadora
Bad Tackle – Tote Bag
2003 Shonan Bellmare #23 *Player Issue* L/S Home Shirt (M) Puma
2014/15 Newcastle United Jonas #18 Away Shirt (XL) Puma
1998 R9 Boot – Tote Bag
2016/17 Brazil Hulk #21 Away Shirt (M) Nike
Neymar to Retain Brazil No. 10 Shirt for 2026 World Cup
The debate over Brazil’s most iconic shirt number has been officially settled ahead of the 2026 World Cup. It has been confirmed that Neymar will retain the famous No. 10 jersey for the upcoming tournament in North America.
Following a lengthy period away from the national team due to injury, questions had naturally arisen regarding the future of the prestigious shirt. During Neymar's prolonged absence, the Brazilian No. 10 was shared among the squad's other attacking stars. Both Vinicius Junior and Raphinha have donned the historic number in recent international fixtures.
Despite their growing influence and status within the Seleção, both players have willingly stepped aside out of respect for the veteran forward. Highlighting the squad's unity on the matter, Vinicius Junior openly addressed the situation, stating clearly that the shirt "obviously belongs to Neymar."
Earlier rumors suggested that Neymar might adopt the No. 13 jersey.
Do you agree with the decision to keep Neymar in the No. 10 shirt, or was it time to pass it on to a younger player like Vinicius Junior? Let us know in the comments below.
Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit - 11 New Pictures
Footy Headlines can now leak 11 new pictures of the Nike Barcelona 26-27 home kit. Although it is a fake, the design is identical to the real one.
The kit features a unique design with three shades of red and three shades of blue in each stripe, paying tribute to the renovated Camp Nou's exterior.
Liverpool 26-27 Home Kit Water Bottle Released
The official Liverpool FC online store has released an interesting "LFC 26/27 Home Water Bottle".
The design of the water bottle mirrors the home kit. The front of the bottle also displays the Liverbird crest and the current Standard Chartered sponsor logo - however, it lacks the Adidas logo and looks very offset. They should have placed logos differently...
The text "Liverpool FC 26-27" is printed on the bottle in the new official Liverpool font.