When the Saudi National Football Team takes the pitch against Qatar November 13, it’ll do so in one of two new Nike kits, each designed to honor the country and give players a leg up on the competition.
Merging classic football styling with elements that celebrate national heritage, the new Saudi Arabia football kits will come in two colors: a home and away version. Both will feature a green-and-white palette inspired by the Saudi flag, with the home edition boasting a white shirt with contrast green on the collar and deep cuffs, and the away kit simply inverting the use of those colors. Each is finished with matching shorts and socks.
Not only are the new Saudi kits visually sound, but the technology is cutting edge. During the design process, the Nike Football team kept an eye toward the coming regional tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where temperatures will swirl around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The uniforms are predicated on lightweight breathability, with optimal cooling solutions built in.