8. Uruguay (17th)
Away ¥15,620
(Soccer store fcFA)
Uruguay, the host nation of the first World Cup in 1930 and the inaugural champion, reigned as one of the world’s top football powers in the early 1900s. This away kit pays homage to that era of history. The graphic design extending from the chest to the sleeves features a visual representation of the seating layout at the “Estadio Centenario” in Montevideo, Uruguay—a venue known as the “sacred ground of FIFA finals” because it hosted the final of the first World Cup. and incorporates the silhouette of the first-ever championship trophy, the “Jules Rimet.” Furthermore, the design incorporates elements reminiscent of ancient indigenous armor, expressing the spirit of “fighting while carrying the glory built by our forebears.” It is a jersey that embodies the very history of the nation’s soccer. Incidentally, the four stars shining above the emblem also hold a history unique to Uruguay. Although Uruguay has won the World Cup twice—in 1930 and 1950—the men’s football tournaments at the 1924 and 1928 Olympics are officially recognized as FIFA-sanctioned world championships. Thus, the “four stars” represent these achievements as well.