FEATURE

Translated By DeepL

Eleven World Cup uniforms at the intersection of culture, tradition, and pride.
Eleven Nations, Eleven Stories.

Eleven World Cup uniforms at the intersection of culture, tradition, and pride.

In recent years, the national football uniform has evolved into a “cultural canvas” that reflects the history, tradition, aesthetics, prestige, values, ethnicity, national consciousness, and atmosphere of the times of each country. For this reason, looking at the uniforms is not only about enjoying football, but also about learning about the culture of countries around the world.

In this issue, we have selected 11 countries with particularly outstanding designs and cultural backgrounds from among the uniforms released for the FIFA World Cup 2026. From France and Argentina, the favorites to win the tournament, to Japan and New Zealand, we introduce them in order of their current FIFA world ranking. Let's explore new ways to enjoy the World Cup through these 11 uniforms, which are not measured by strength alone, but rather by the culture and identity of each country.

  • Photo_Hiroyuki Ozawa
  • Edit & Text_Riku Ogawa

9. 日本(18位)

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史上初のベスト8進出を目指す我らが日本。愛称である“サムライブルー”は、2006年のサポーター投票の結果から決定したのですが、おそらく多くの人が一度は「なぜ日本代表のユニフォームはブルーなの?」と疑問に思ったことがあるはずです。しかし、日本サッカー協会(JFA)をしても「正式理由は不明」。その中でも、有力な説のひとつが“国土を取り巻く海と空”から着想したというもの。そして、今回のホームは海と空が交わる“HORIZON(水平線)”をコンセプトに掲げ、水平線の先にある未だ見ぬ“最高の景色”(W杯優勝)を目指す志をデザイン。胴体中央全体に水平線を想起させる同心円状のリブ模様を施すことで、空と海が溶け合うような柔らかな霞を表現したそうです。また、日本を背負いピッチに立つ代表選手の誇りと覚悟を象徴すべく、襟後ろには日の丸が施されています。頑張れ、日本!

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