Nike France vs Croatia - 2018 World Cup Final vs 2020 Home + Away Kits - In Detail
Sep 9, 2020, by Chris
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.
What If Adidas Made Barcelona Kits?
Kit collector and insider @memorabilia1899 has shared an intriguing concept imagining how FC Barcelona would look if Adidas were the club's technical sponsor. Despite Barcelona having a long-term partnership with Nike extended through 2038, the fantasy of the German sportswear giant designing the Blaugrana's kits continues to spark conversation among football shirt enthusiasts.
The Adidas Barcelona concept leans heavily into retro aesthetics, combining classic vertical red and blue stripes with the iconic Trefoil logo on the chest. A dark blue polo collar, styled with 'BARÇA 1899' detailing, is paired with gold-orange accents seen across the Three Stripes on the shoulders and the centered Spotify sponsor logo. The full look is completed by navy blue shorts and matching socks.
Would you like to see Adidas manufacture Barcelona kits in the future, or does Nike remain the perfect fit for the Catalan giants?
VfL Osnabrück 26-27 Special DFB-Pokal Kit Released - Worn Against Bayern Munich
German club VfL Osnabrück have unveiled a special kit for their DFB-Pokal first-round clash against FC Bayern Munich. Manufactured by Capelli Sport, the one-off jersey pays homage to one of the biggest cup upsets in German football history, when Osnabrück defeated Bayern 5-4 at the Olympiastadion in Munich on September 23, 1978.
The Osnabrück 26-27 DFB-Pokal special shirt closely mirrors the clean aesthetic worn during that historic 1978 triumph. Predominantly white, it features a bold retro polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs in Osnabrück's signature purple.
Completing the look, the special edition kit is paired with matching white shorts and socks accented by purple detailing. The kit will be worn exclusively during the home cup tie against Bayern Munich at the Bremer Brücke and is available through the club's official retail channels.
Sergio Camello Scores Against Barcelona in White Adidas Predator 94 Remake Boots
Rayo Vallecano forward Sergio Camello delivered a notable boot spotting during their La Liga clash against FC Barcelona, taking to the pitch in the white Adidas Predator 94 remake boots. The Spanish striker put the heritage silhouette in the spotlight at Spotify Camp Nou, finding the back of the net twice while laced up in the inverted 1994 classic featuring a white base, black Three Stripes, and small, signature red accents.
