The 2018 Brazil national football team kits, supplied by Nike, were unveiled ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. These kits aimed to blend Brazil's rich footballing heritage with modern design and performance technology.
Home Kit
The 2018 Brazil home jersey featured a vibrant yellow, officially named "Samba Gold". This color was chosen to be more energetic and closer to the shade used in the 1970 World Cup, a tournament famously won by Brazil.
- Design: The shirt had a clean, classic look with subtle detailing. It featured a green trim around the V-neck collar and on the sleeve cuffs. A thin green stripe also ran down the back of the neck.
- Crest & Swoosh: The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) crest was present on the left chest, with the Nike Swoosh in green on the right.
- Material: The kit utilized Nike's Fast Fit Vaporknit technology, designed for enhanced breathability, reduced weight, and less cling. A subtle, engineered knit pattern was visible on the fabric, particularly on the sleeves, designed to aid performance.
- Shorts & Socks: The ensemble was completed with traditional blue shorts and white socks, though alternative sock colors were sometimes used.
Away Kit
Brazil's 2018 away kit was a striking "Soar Blue". It offered a distinct contrast to the home kit and featured a more intricate design.
- Design: The most notable feature was a large, sublimated star graphic radiating from the CBF crest. This design was inspired by the star on the Brazilian flag and commemorated the first time Brazil wore blue, during the 1958 World Cup final when they defeated hosts Sweden.
- Crest & Swoosh: The CBF crest was centrally placed within the star graphic, and the Nike Swoosh appeared in yellow on the right chest.
- Material: Similar to the home kit, the away jersey was constructed using Nike's Fast Fit Vaporknit technology for optimal performance.
- Shorts & Socks: The away kit was typically paired with white shorts and blue socks.
Both kits were designed to celebrate Brazil's unparalleled football history while providing athletes with cutting-edge apparel technology for the world's biggest sporting stage.
