France to wear green Statue of Liberty kit against Norway in World Cup
France will wear their mint green away kit for the first time in a competitive match during the 2026 World Cup group stage finale against Norway in Boston. The jersey, inspired by the oxidized copper of the Statue of Liberty, has sold out across France due to high demand. Both teams are undefeated atop Group I, with France playing without suspended head coach Didier Deschamps. The design celebrates Franco-American historical ties.
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Mint Green French National Team Away Jersey Sold Out Amid High Demand
According to French media RMC and reported by Hupu Soccer, the French national team's mint green away jersey, worn in the World Cup group stage match against Norway, has sold out across France. The jersey, named 'Liberty' and inspired by the Statue of Liberty's patina, is nearly unavailable on the French Football Federation's official website. Nike's basic version shows 'coming soon,' while women's, children's, and premium Aero-Fit versions (€50 more) are listed as sold out. Retail stores in Paris also confirmed weeks of stockout. The jersey's copper-green hue and French flag trims have proven popular despite some criticism.
虎扑 - 足球Marca: French National Team's Green Jersey Inspired by Statue of Liberty Sets Sales Records
According to Marca journalist Pablo Polo, the French national team has introduced a green second kit for the World Cup, inspired by the Statue of Liberty. The jersey has seen strong market response, setting sales records and surpassing the traditional blue jersey in popularity, with second-hand prices exceeding €200. The design reflects the historical connection between France and the United States, as the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France in 1876. The jersey debuted in March during a friendly against Brazil in the US. The article also notes that France was once forced to wear green jerseys in the 1978 World Cup due to an equipment manager's mistake.
虎扑 - 足球Why France are not wearing blue kit against Norway: World Cup kit clash rule explained
France and Norway face off in the final World Cup 2026 group stage fixture, with both teams having won their first two matches. France will not wear their traditional blue kit due to a kit clash rule. Norway, designated as Team A (home side), will wear their red home shirts. France, as Team B (away side), must wear their away kit—a mint green strip with copper details—because both teams' home kits contain overlapping dark navy blue tones, which would cause visual confusion. Norway's goalkeeper kit also clashes with France's home colours.
Mirror - FootballNorway vs France: Mint Green Away Jersey for French Team Sells Out Ahead of World Cup Match
The French national football team (Les Bleus) will face Norway on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Boston for their third Group I match of the 2026 World Cup. For the first time in the tournament, France will wear their mint green away kit, a design inspired by the Statue of Liberty. The jersey has become a massive commercial success, selling out across official platforms in France. Standard versions are listed as 'coming soon' or 'out of stock' on Nike's and the French Football Federation's (FFF) websites. Only the premium Aero-Fit version, priced at nearly 160 euros, remains available on the FFF store. The match is a top-of-the-table clash for group leadership, with France having won their previous two matches. Assistant coach Guy Stéphan will lead the team in place of suspended head coach Didier Deschamps.
Home Football - actualitésFrance to Wear Green Away Kit Against Norway in World Cup Group Stage Finale
The French national football team will wear its light green away kit for the first time in a competitive match during the final group-stage game against Norway at the World Cup on Friday at 9 PM. The kit's color is inspired by the oxidized copper of the Statue of Liberty, a monument gifted by France to the United States, in a World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. This marks the first time France has voluntarily played in a color other than its traditional blue, white, and red. The only previous instance of France wearing green was in 1978, when an equipment error forced them to borrow a jersey from an amateur club in Argentina. France previously beat Senegal 3-1 and Iraq 3-0 in the group stage. Norway is expected to play in its red home kit.
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