👟 BOOTS, SHIN PADS & THE KIT
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DRESSED FOR BATTLE
WHAT EVERY PLAYER MUST WEAR
Before a World Cup match kicks off, every outfield player must wear a full kit that follows strict rules. That means a shirt with a number on the back, shorts, socks, football boots, and shin pads hidden underneath those socks. Teams also bring a spare kit in a different colour in case both sides wear similar shades and the referee cannot tell them apart. Goalkeepers wear a different shirt colour so everyone can spot them quickly in a crowded penalty area. Kit is not just about looking smart on television. Every piece of gear has a safety job, from gripping the grass to protecting bones from flying studs.
⚡ DID YOU KNOW?
Players cannot take the pitch without shin pads. If a pad falls out during play, the referee will stop the game and send the player off to fix it before they can return.
GEAR UP!
SHIRT & NUMBER
🔢 Number on the back
👕 Same colour as teammates
👕 Same colour as teammates
SHORTS & SOCKS
🧦 Socks pulled up high
🛡️ Shin pads hidden underneath
🛡️ Shin pads hidden underneath