Revamping Team Identity with a New Jersey
Gone are the days when Morocco was considered the ‘Cinderella’ team, as they were during the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Their vertical and rapid playing style positions them as serious contenders for the podium in the upcoming World Cup. To mark this evolution, they have launched a new PUMA jersey for the 2026 World Cup, which Marca de Gol has analyzed meticulously, detailing each aspect of the design.
The new jersey logically adopts PUMA's latest template, showcasing side cuts with elegant, curved lines. These features, along with the underarm areas, are highlighted in green, contrasting beautifully with the traditional red base color, which remains unadorned for this iteration. The textural design becomes significant on the back of the collar and the cuffs, where the aim was to pay homage to the country’s traditional fabrics. These elements are eye-catching and truly elevate the overall aesthetic of the jersey.
The logos of the technical sponsor are embroidered in gold, along with a print on the nape of the neck that features the country’s name in Arabic. This choice of color is quite commendable. However, the decision to center the national emblem has raised some concerns. The buttoned collar stretches significantly toward the chest, causing the logo to sit too low. While this may not pose an issue for the unnumbered version of the jersey, it becomes problematic when numbers are added, as everything tends to crowd around the midsection. In summary, we believe there is a lack of compatibility between the collar style and the placement of the emblem.
The overall construction of the jersey is commendable, leaning towards very good for a fan version. Different types of fabric are used throughout, providing increased breathability in the underarm areas to keep the body ventilated. The logos are embroidered, ensuring maximum durability. The fabric used for the collar and cuffs is of premium quality. In conclusion, we are left with a bittersweet feeling that with the traditional placement of the emblem, this jersey could have been truly exceptional. Nevertheless, it is more than approved.
As reported by marcadegol.com.
