The Nigeria national football team’s 2018 World Cup away kit has been ranked among the most iconic jerseys of the FIFA World Cup tournament, according to a BBC Sport report on Monday.
The kit, worn by the Nigeria national football team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, quickly became one of the most talked-about designs of the competition.
Produced by Nike, the jersey drew widespread attention for its bold green-and-white geometric pattern inspired by Nigeria’s 1994 football heritage.
According to BBC Sport, these are the top 10 iconic World Cup kits since the inception of the World Cup
10. Cameroon home (2002)
A sleeveless design that never actually made it to a World Cup pitch in its original form. FIFA forced Cameroon to add sleeves, but the bold Puma concept became a cult classic after its Africa Cup of Nations debut.
9. England away (1966)
The iconic red shirt is forever linked with England’s only World Cup triumph. It instantly recalls Bobby Moore lifting the trophy at Wembley and Geoff Hurst’s legendary hat-trick.
8. France home (1982)
Worn during one of the most dramatic matches in World Cup history — France vs West Germany in Seville. A stylish kit from a tournament full of emotion, drama, and attacking football.
7. Netherlands home (1974)
Synonymous with Johan Cruyff and “Total Football.” The minimalist Adidas design and Cruyff’s refusal to wear three stripes made it even more iconic.
6. Croatia home (1998)
The red-and-white checkerboard kit announced Croatia on the world stage. Davor Šuker and his team reached the semi-finals in their first World Cup appearance.
5. Nigeria home (2018)
A cultural phenomenon as much as a football shirt. Nike’s design became a global fashion hit before a ball was even kicked, selling out almost instantly worldwide.
4. Brazil home (1970)
The legendary yellow shirt worn by Pelé’s all-conquering side. Simple, vibrant, and forever linked to Brazil’s beautiful football in Mexico.
3. USA away (1994)
A bold, star-spangled design that captured the spirit of the USA hosting its first World Cup. Initially controversial, it later became a cult favourite.
2. Argentina away (1986)
Worn during Maradona’s “Hand of God” and “Goal of the Century” against England. A shirt forever tied to one of football’s most iconic performances.
1. West Germany home (1990)
A design classic worn by the World Cup-winning side. Its bold geometric chest pattern and clean aesthetic helped define modern football kit design.
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