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June 24, 2026
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Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

When Brazil faces Scotland in the World Cup tonight, the South American team's goalkeeper Alisson will be dressed in a green kit, not the red one originally approved by FIFA...

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Brazil's national football team will wear a green goalkeeper kit against Scotland, foregoing a red one originally approved by FIFA, amidst a political dispute over the team's colors.

  • The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) cited a desire to "prioritize the colors of Brazil's flag."
  • The iconic yellow and green jerseys have been co-opted by conservatives aligned with former president Jair Bolsonaro, while red is associated with the left and current president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
  • Samir Xaud, president of the CBF, reportedly "vetoed" the red kit, which was not part of Nike's current collection for the team.

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