Published on 6/26/2026
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In the expected decisive match between France and Norway on Friday, the French national team will appear for the first time in an official match wearing its light green shirt, in a remarkable step that is not related to coincidence, but rather is subject to precise regulatory rules imposed by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).
The new shirt, which bears the name “Freedom,” received widespread interaction on social media platforms, where it received great praise and quickly found a positive response among the fans. Its design comes in honor of the Statue of Liberty, which France gave to the United States in 1876 to celebrate the centenary of its independence, in historical symbolism that carries a clear cultural dimension.
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After playing the first two matches in the traditional blue jersey, the “Roosters” will have to face Norway in the light green jersey, in an organizational decision related to the context of the tournament more than being a technical or aesthetic choice.
FIFA regulations require teams to use their specific kits during the group stage, with the requirement to adopt the traditional colors of the former champions at the beginning of the competition, which made the French team wait until the third match to wear their new shirt.
The rules vary depending on the qualifying rounds, as both teams can theoretically wear their basic uniforms in the final match, but the possibility of a clash of colors may force one of the teams to change their uniform. Finishing the group stage in the lead also gives an additional advantage, as it allows the team ranked “Home” to retain its primary uniform in the final if it qualifies.
