The greatest World Cup shirts - and what makes them iconic
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- Matthew Wolff is a designer known for Nigeria's 2018 World Cup kits and France's winning kits, and has designed for Paris St‑Germain, MLS, NWSL, and co‑founded Vermont Green.
- Matthew Wolff says his favorite World Cup kits are Mexico 1998, USA 1994, Germany 1990/1994, Japan 1998, Nike's 2002 set, and Cameroon's sleeveless 2002 shirt.
- Matthew Wolff argues that a shirt's iconic status depends on the events it witnesses and the passage of time, but that achieving iconic status is now harder because the global market is saturated with many kits and consumer‑driven product cycles.
- Cameroon's home 2002 kit is listed at #10 in the article's top‑10 iconic World Cup kits, despite never appearing at a World Cup, highlighting its lasting memorability.
Why it matters: Fans and designers get a clearer way to judge kit legacy, while brands confront tougher competition to create standout designs in an increasingly saturated market.
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