Spain will wear their white away jersey against France in the World Cup 2026 semi-final on Tuesday, July 14, at Dallas Stadium. France, as the designated home team, opted for their traditional blue shirts, white shorts, and red socks, leaving Spain to switch to their alternate white strip to avoid a colour clash.
Why France Gets First Choice of Kits
Under FIFA regulations, the designated home team has the right to choose their kit first. France are the official home side for this semi-final, allowing them to wear their classic first-choice kit. Spain's primary home kit—blue and red—was deemed to clash with France's blue, so La Roja must wear their white away strip.
Spain's Specific Kit Configuration
Spain will wear white shirts, red shorts, and white socks. This combination matches the original away kit design by Adidas. Spain have worn white shirts in two previous World Cup 2026 matches: a group stage win against Uruguay and a round of 16 victory over Portugal, though in those games they paired the shirt with all-white shorts.
Contrast with Euro 2024
When Spain and France met at Euro 2024, both sides wore their home kits. At that time, Spain's home strip was all red, whereas their current home kit features blue sleeves. This difference contributed to a kit clash in the semi-final, necessitating Spain's switch to white.
Impact on Match Officials and Viewers
The contrasting kits ensure maximum visual clarity for match officials and television viewers. Spain's white shirts and red shorts provide a clear distinction from France's blue shirts, white shorts, and red socks.
