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Why France’s World Cup Kits Turned Green
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First reported by Mako · Jun 26, 2026
What happened
France wore a green away kit at the World Cup for the first time, prompting questions from fans. The shirt is a tribute to the Statue of Liberty and has become a major sales hit, reaching 200 euros on the secondhand market. France had only worn green once before, in 1978, after a kit mix-up.
- 01France wore green at a World Cup for the first time.
- 02The kit honors the Statue of Liberty and U.S.-France ties.
- 03The Nike shirt is reportedly a record seller, reaching 200 euros secondhand.
- 04France last wore green in 1978 after a forgotten kit caused a uniform mix-up.
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