We review the designs worn by national teams at the beginning of the 21st century, when South Korea and Japan hosted the first World Cup in history to be held in two countries.
1998 FIFA World Cup jerseysAll the kits used by the 32 countries that played in the 1998 World Cup in France.1998 World Cup KitsMonday 30/03/2026You may be interested in
Logo: The usual ball lost its prominence, with the emblem featuring the silhouette of the iconic trophy that champions have raised since 1974.
Official Ball: This tournament saw the debut of the unique Fevernova, which drew criticism from several players and goalkeepers due to its irregular movement in the air. adidas decided on a radical change, giving the ball a modern look with a beige color scheme.
Brands
10 x adidas, 8 x Nike, 4 x PUMA, 2 x Umbro, 1 x L-Sporto, Le Coq Sportif, Marathon, Kappa, uhlsport, Atlética, Joma, and Hummel.
Sportswear brands of the 2002 South Korea / Japan World Cup
2002 Korea and Japan World Cup kits
GROUP A
Qualified for the Round of 16: Denmark and Senegal
Group A | 2002 World Cup Jerseys
*Denmark and Uruguay only wore their home jerseys.
GROUP B
Qualified for the Round of 16: Spain and Paraguay
Group B | 2002 World Cup Jerseys
*Spain only wore its home jersey.
GROUP C
Qualified for the Round of 16: Brazil and Turkey
Group C | 2002 World Cup Jerseys
*Costa Rica only wore its home jersey.
GROUP D
Qualified for the Round of 16: South Korea and USA
Group D | 2002 World Cup Jerseys
*Portugal only wore its home jersey.
1998 FIFA World Cup jerseysAll the kits used by the 32 countries that played in the 1998 World Cup in France.1998 World Cup KitsMonday 30/03/2026You may be interested in
GROUP E
Qualified for the Round of 16: Germany and Ireland
Group E | 2002 World Cup Jerseys
*Cameroon’s jersey was originally sleeveless; however, FIFA banned its use in the World Cup, forcing the federation to add improvised black sleeves.