Key features and symbolism:
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Deep blue base: The shirt is primarily deep blue, a color long associated with the French national team, also known as Les Bleus.
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Horizontal chest band: The most distinctive feature is the horizontal band of red and white across the chest, echoing the French Tricolore flag. The French Football Federation (FFF) logo and the Adidas logo were placed within this band.
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Three Adidas stripes: The manufacturer’s signature white three stripes run along the top of the shoulders and sleeves.
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FF rooster crest: The FFF’s famous rooster crest is proudly featured on the chest. After France won the tournament, a version of the shirt was released with a single star above the crest to mark their World Cup triumph.
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Iconic inspiration: The design was inspired by the French team’s 1984 kit, which they wore to victory at the UEFA European Championship.
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Worn by legends: The kit is forever associated with French footballing legends who wore it during the 1998 World Cup, including Zinédine Zidane, Thierry Henry, Didier Deschamps, and Emmanuel Petit.



















