France have requested to wear their green away kit for the World Cup quarter-final against Morocco, even though they are the designated home team. The switch is partly to avoid a kit clash, as Morocco's primary red and green kit shares dark tones with France's traditional blue.
Statue of Liberty Inspiration
The green kit's mint green and copper colour scheme is inspired by the Statue of Liberty, the iconic New York monument gifted by France to the United States in 1876. This unique design pays homage to the transatlantic friendship.
FIFA Kit Rules and Colourblind Viewers
FIFA enforces strict kit regulations to ensure maximum visual contrast on television and accommodate colourblind viewers. Both royal blue and deep red are considered dark tones. France's light mint green provides clear distinction from Morocco's red shirt and green shorts, while both teams also wear red socks in their home kits.
Historical Context
Before this tournament, France had never voluntarily played a World Cup match in colours other than their traditional blue, white and red. The only other time they wore green was due to a logistical error at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, where they had to borrow jerseys from a local amateur club.
Lucky Charm
The French squad and supporters have grown fond of the kit during the tournament. They previously wore it in a dominant 4-1 group-stage victory over Norway, adding to its appeal as a lucky charm.
Match Details
The match kicks off at 9pm UK time on Thursday at Boston Stadium, near France's World Cup base. ITV1 will broadcast the game live, with coverage from 8pm. The winner faces the winner of Spain vs Belgium in the semi-final.
