World Cup jerseys get mixed reviews ahead of Qatar

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Published October 28, 2022 7:56 AM

By LEANNE ITALIE
Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions are at stake in retail sales for this year’s World Cup in Qatar and soccer fans have been playing rate the shirt. There’s no runaway winner this year like the sold-out-in-minutes bright green and chevron jersey of Nigeria in 2018. But that hasn’t slowed the smack talk about jersey designs. The U.S. kits are taking heat. And the lack of new shirts for a rejuvenated Canada has some fans and players disappointed. Canada hasn’t made it to the tournament in 36 years. The World Cup begins Nov. 20.

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