FIFA Encourage National Teams to Have a Third Kit
Sep 27, 2022, by Chris
FIFA recently released updated Equipment Regulations. In it, the football governing body recommended (national) teams to have a "second Alternative Playing Kit".
FIFA Equipment Regulations Encourage Teams to Have "Second Alternative Jersey"
As per Article 6.2.5. of the FIFA Equipment Regulations, "each Team is encouraged to have a second Alternative Playing Kit in a color or colors differing from both its First-Choice Playing Kit and its first Alternative Playing Kit". This practically means that FIFA want national teams to have a third kit that is heavily different from the home and away. Why? Let us find out.
We might see makeshift third kits in the 2022 World Cup
FIFA have strict rules when it comes to which football kits clash. This is defined in Article 6 of the FIFA Equipment Regulations.
In the 2022 World Cup, at least three teams have a third kit. Canada, Denmark, and Ecuador.
Indeed, Denmark's blackout 2022 World Cup third kit already profed useful when they played away against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League on Friday night.
In the 2014 World Cup, Spain were forced to play with a special white kit as both their home and away kits dit not provide enough contrast against Netherlands' jerseys.
Brands have practically no freedom for their national team kits currently
It remains to be seen if we will see makeshift third kits in the 2022 World Cup.
For brands, having three national team kits would provide much more freedom when it comes to kit colors. Puma, for example, released a white kit for each of their national teams...
Should national teams release third kits? Comment below.
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The Oxen Lincoln City 26-27 away shirt introduces a striking design in black and yellow. The black base is complemented by yellow accents and detailing, offering a bold look for the club's away matches. In addition to the outfield kit, Lincoln City also revealed their new 26-27 away goalkeeper kit.
The Oxen Lincoln City 26-27 away kit was officially launched on July 23.
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Even though made by Umbro (through a deal with the regional Umbro trade owner), the fabric looks similar to the Adidas 2022 World Cup Heat.Rdy technology.
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The new home shirt is based on the club's classic blue colors, with elegant pinstripes and distinctive polo collar give a modern twist and pay tribute to tradition. Meamwhile, the away kit introduces a stealth look with dark base and blue geometrical pattern - a total contrast to the classy home kit.
What do you think of the Hummel Kolding IF 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
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What do you think of the Errea Castellon 2026-27 third kit? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Similarity Between Arsenal's 21-22 and 26-27 Kits
Leaked images of the Arsenal 26-27 third kit have many fans comparing it to the club's 21-22 away shirt. Both designs share a very similar light yellow base, a classic round collar, and matching dark blue and red accents.
Although the new jersey introduces a lightning bolt pattern representing the Royal Arsenal logo, this subtle detail might not be enough to make the design feel truly fresh or ground-breaking. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the comparison image.