Egypt has also been as high as ninth in the FIFA World Rankings, making the team one of only three African national teams to enter the world's top ten. Despite their continental record, Egypt has so far made only two appearances in the World Cup (in 1934 and 1990), failing to win a game on both occasions. On 8 October 2017, Egypt qualified for the 2018 World Cup after a 2-1 win over Congo. Egypt was placed in Group A with the hosts Russia, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. It is notable that this World Cup will be the first in which Egypt plays against a non-European team. The first match against Uruguay was without Egypt's key player, Mohamed Salah. The lack of pace made Egypt struggled to get a single goal, and at the last minutes Uruguay's José Giménez scored a goal, which ended in a defeat for Egypt.
Despite joined by Salah, Egypt was still losing in the second game against Russia.
Africa's World Cup fashion choices have been diverse and dynamic over the years, with some of the best efforts ranking among the most iconic football shirts ever seen, and others best resigned to the bargain bins.
The continent has regularly been at the forefront of World Cup fashion; be it the simple, timeless designs that heralded Africa's arrival and impact on the grandest stage, to concept designs that have pushed boundaries and created storms of excitement upon their release, the continent's efforts have consistently generated headlines.
Here ESPN reviews the worst and most ground-breaking designs of Africa's World Cup participants past, while assessing whether any of the 2022 efforts could one day rank among the pantheon of great African kits.
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Egypt wore an uncharacteristic green design in Italy in 1934 -- before later switching to their familiar red colour -- but sub-Saharan Africa had to wait another 40 years before their first qualification.
The early 1980s were a transitional time for kits, with some of the globe's heavyweights sticking closely to their traditional designs, while others opted for more innovative approaches.
The fashion in the 1990s started to hit football in a big way at Italia '90, with the likes of Colombia, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and the USSR all opting for innovative and colourful designs.
Nigeria's kits at the 1994 World Cup were a thing of beauty, and arguably represented the high point for African designs at the tournament, before template kits took over.
Adidas opted to incorporate traditional pattern and fabric designs in both their home and away kit, with the former a dazzling green design and the latter a truly emblematic shirt that was worn so unforgettably by Rashidi Yekini and co. in the Super Eagles' first ever World Cup bout.
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This was always going to be a hard act to follow, and Nike went for something different in 1998, dropping the traditional elements but still pulling together an underrated pairing.
The white trim on the shoulders and under the arms added dynamism and power to this Eagles selection, and made for a very effective design -- the images of Sunday Oliseh, arms raised, celebrating his thunderbolt against Spain while wearing this shirt is one of the all-time great images of Nigerian football.
Nigeria had proved themselves to be Africa's kings of kits, although the less said about their 2002 and 2010 attire the better.
Morocco also looked the part -- albeit with an early exit -- in their red designs at the '94 tournament, with a large centralised logo and geometric pattern across the shoulders and down the sleeves.
South Africa also ought to be acknowledged for their unique Kappa efforts at the '98 World Cup, where the Italian manufacturer delivered a design that was a re-imagining of the shirts Bafana Bafana had worn in winning the Africa Cup of Nations two years earlier.
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This top wasn't everyone's cup of tea, but was certainly one of the most ambitious and unforgettable designs seen at a World Cup.
Love them or loathe them, no one can say that Cameroon's kit designs in the 2000s weren't ambitious, with Puma attempting to push through two remarkable strips which are still talked about today.
Ahead of the 2002 World Cup, there was their infamous vest kit, which was worn during the victorious Nations Cup campaign, showing off the Lions in all of their dynamic, indomitable glory.
The intention was for the bicep-exposing top -- the home design in Cameroon's traditional dark green, away in white -- to be worn at the World Cup in South Korea and Japan, only for FIFA to intervene and insist that the lack of sleeves meant the kit was against tournament regulations.
Puma eventually relented, adding black material on the arms to ensure that the tournament logo could have its pride of place, although certainly the sartorial tweaking reduced the effectiveness of these revolutionary designs.
Cameroon also tried to take football fashion in a new direction two years later, when they debuted a previously unseen all-in-one kit, although this effort was relatively short-lived.
Sepp Blatter decried that Cameroon had come up with yet another "outfit that went against the rules of the game," and FIFA were presumably delighted when the Lions didn't qualify for the 2006 World Cup.
Nigeria's kit in 2018 was a record-breaking football kit even before it hit the shelves. Announced by Nike in February, four months before the World Cup, the dazzling home jersey had already reached 3 million pre-sales before it was even released, and when it was put on sale, sold out online within three minutes.
It was the greatest pre-sale success story of any Nike football design which, for an African football nation to eclipse Europe's major clubs, is testament to the genuinely striking look of the shirt.
Released along with a Naija-inspired streetwear range, the kit was both a nod to the retro '94 designs and an effective way of dragging the Eagles into the future.
The zig-zags, reminiscent of Yekini and co. 24 years before, were a subtle reference to eagles' wings, while truly capturing the public's imagination and genuinely generating a buzz for this instant collectable.
The line between football and art had never felt so thin, and Nike -- having taken up the challenge of dressing the 'world's most expressive team' -- certainly didn't let us down.
German manufacturer Puma remains king as far as African kits are concerned, and will be dressing three of the five African qualifiers at the '22 tournament.
Senegal's home kit features a strong chevron design across the chest, with the return of the red to the trim, an allusion towards the iconic generation of 2002 that reached the quarter-final at the first time of asking, and the nation's best ever kit.
Unfortunately, Puma have lumbered Senegal and Ghana with their questionable 'box' template for the away kit, which looks simultaneously too cluttered and too plain.
It can't shake the perception that it would really be a better training shirt than an actual in-game top.
The Black Stars' home kit, however, could stake a claim to be among the standout home jerseys of the tournament; it's clean, it's simple, but there's an eye on the detail as well, be it the pan-African colours to cut off the sleeves, or the bold black star on the chest plate.
Morocco, who have oscillated between red and green home kits over the years, have stuck with the red this time around, with Puma (mercifully) eschewing the box design that they've used for Ghana and Senegal in the away design to produce two really classy efforts.
The horizontal band across the chest on the home shirt is a throw-back to the magnificent France 98 kit -- worn in such style by Mustapha Hadji -- and while the colours are inverted this time around, this top is still dripping with nostalgia.
Instead of the box on the away kit, the shirt boasts a circular geometric pattern that encircles the players' numbers.
Tunisia, who have turned to Kappa for the 2022 World Cup, haven't been too ambitious with their kit designs in the past, barring a brief flirtation with eagles' wings on their France '98 strip.
This time, they have plumped for a subtle print in the kit that emulates ancient Carthaginian armour, with the visual effect more prevalent on the white away shirt and the dark olive green third-choice.
Egypt National Team Jerseys
Well, let’s go to another team in a group that we already touched: Egypt who is in the host’s Group A. Egypt is an African power house (Egypt’s clubs dominate the African Champions League and the national team is a record seven-time winner of the African Cup of Nations) this might come as a surprise, but since failing to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in a playoff and despite winning the African Cup of Nations in 2010 for the third time in a row, Egypt fell off the cliff. We may write a lot about it, but I feel it is down to the political upheaval happening after the 2010 World Cup and only recently Egypt seemingly has recovered.
Now, given that this is the first post on Egypt, I was really tempted to dig in deep into the Pharaohs’ jersey history. But go out and find some of the jerseys worn in this decade. Especially since Adidas took over in 2012, there is almost a three year hole on the WWW (or I am looking at the wrong places - help me out). But at least I can look at two jerseys here: the one worn from 2015-16 (given the design potentially 2014) and the one worn in the run to a runner-up finish at the 2017 African Cup of Nations and a qualification spot).
Well, for the first Egypt shirt that I am ever writing about this one is looking good, even if I do not have very nice pictures of it. It is the red jersey that is expected with white and black accents referring to the Egyptian flag. Instead of a plain red shirt, there is a black shoulder yoke containing the three stripes which are stopped by another band of black and white which is also mirrored on the sleeve cuffs and the V-neck collar. Also, the way the logos and the number are nicely arranged on the front makes for a fine jersey. I am not too crazy about the logo of the Egyptian FA - I think the Eagle of Saladin from the coat of arms would look a lot better. Maybe my only gripe with the jersey is the arc on the back which does not extend to the entire length of the yoke making things look a bit awkward. What am I missing? Not much! Maybe the shirt is too plain, maybe there is too little reference to the team’s nickname or Egyptian history. On an African jersey, I would love to see something like that. On the other hand, this is very strong effort and would not need additional features.
At first it looks a lot like the 15/16 version, however overall looking not that well. First of all the black shoulder yoke extends all the way down the sleeves and instead of white three stripes, we have them in red. That in itself, while looking a clunkier is a classic soccer jersey look and colorwise not a foul. However, I am not at all a fan of the other two new features: first of all, the V-neck is only accentuated in white on the front and does not go all around which just looks odd: a detached flat V on the front and nothing else. And then there is the shadow striping on the front which is a little irregular and given that it also featured on the 2016 Ukraine jersey, it seemingly has no connection to Egyptian culture (or do they want to mimic a papyrus-roll here?). On the plain jersey it does look not too well and it does not pop out on the in-game look. Overall, this jersey looks cheap (especially on that horrible mannequin) and hastily put together. Also the circular logo that I do not like all that much does not improve this feeling. And then, even recent successes don’t make this look much better.
Egypt 2024 Home and Away Jerseys
The unveiling of Egypt’s 2024 Home and Away jerseys by Puma marks the beginning of a new era for the Pharaohs, combining modern design elements with the country’s footballing heritage. The 2024 Egypt Home jersey is a stunning representation of the country’s identity, featuring a bold red base that symbolizes Egypt’s strength and passion. The design is accentuated with black and white geometric patterns across the shoulders and chest, subtly inspired by the intricate hieroglyphic patterns found in Egypt’s ancient monuments.
In contrast, the Away jersey takes a more minimalist approach, with a clean white base and bold red and black accents. The Away kit’s design emphasizes simplicity, but the use of geometric shapes on the shoulders and collar adds a modern edge to the overall look.
A key feature of both the Home and Away jerseys is the Puma logo, prominently displayed on the chest. Puma’s clean and athletic branding complements the modern yet traditional design elements, providing a sleek and professional appearance. The Egypt national team crest is embroidered on the left side of the chest, proudly representing the Pharaohs.
The Egypt 2024 jerseys are a visual homage to the country’s rich cultural and historical heritage. The red Home jersey represents strength and vitality, while the geometric patterns are a subtle nod to the ancient Egyptian art and architecture. These new kits also come at a time when Egypt’s footballing legacy continues to grow, and the national team remains a dominant force in African football.
While the Egypt 2024 kits pay tribute to the country’s heritage, they are designed for top-level performance. Puma’s dryCELL technology, integrated into both the Home and Away jerseys, ensures that players stay dry and comfortable, even in the heat of battle. The breathable and lightweight fabric enhances mobility, while the stylish design doesn’t compromise on performance.
Puma has expanded the 2024 Egypt collection to include training gear and other fan apparel, making it easier than ever for supporters to wear their national pride both on and off the pitch. The Egypt 2024 Home and Away jerseys are a perfect blend of footballing heritage, modern design, and performance-driven technology. Puma has successfully captured the spirit of Egypt’s football culture while creating kits that meet the needs of both players and fans.
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