Brazil’s New World Cup Kits for Russia 2018: Samba de Oro
The countdown to the World Cup in Russia continues, with Nike gradually revealing the kits for its major national teams. Following England, France, and Por
The countdown to the World Cup in Russia continues, with Nike gradually revealing the kits for its major national teams. Following England, France, and Portugal, Brazil has now unveiled its new home and away jerseys for the tournament. The designs draw on the team’s rich history and feature the latest Nike VaporKnit technology.
A Storied Kit History
Brazil’s relationship with Nike is one of the most iconic in football. However, the national team did not always wear yellow. In the first half of the 20th century, Brazil played in white and blue. After the devastating “Maracanazo” defeat in the 1950 World Cup final at the Maracanã Stadium, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) launched a competition in 1953, announced via a newspaper advert. The only condition was that the new kit must incorporate the four colours of the national flag: yellow, blue, green, and white. Since then, the “Amarelinha” has been the team’s iconic colour.
Home Kit: Samba de Oro
The home kit for Russia, named “Samba de Oro”, takes inspiration from the jerseys worn in the 1970s, the decade when the World Cup was first broadcast in colour. The yellow is noticeably brighter than the shade used over the last 20 years. For the first time since the 1960s, blue is reintroduced prominently, appearing on a collar band at the small of the back. A globe from the national flag, along with the phrase “você é a seleção” (meaning “you are the national team”), completes the design.
Away Kit: A Star Pattern
The away jersey features a star pattern radiating from the national team crest. This design tells two key stories: the first time Brazil wore blue, in 1958 against Sweden, and the star representing the team’s first World Cup victory.
Nike VaporKnit Technology
Both jerseys use Nike VaporKnit, an evolved version of Nike AeroSwift. According to Pete Hoppins, Senior Design Director at Nike Football Apparel, the open-hole texture woven into the garments uses far less yarn than previous jerseys, making them lighter. The result is a garment designed to keep players comfortable for more than 90 minutes.
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