The Spanish football team will once again don its second white kit, inspired by classic literature, in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup against France. The match will take place this Tuesday, July 14, at the Dallas Stadium.
The Spanish football team, led by Luis de la Fuente, will play away in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup against France. The match will be held this Tuesday, July 14, at the Dallas Stadium. The national team will wear its second white kit, which has already become a phenomenon both on and off the pitch.
La Roja will resort to this shirt as they are considered the away team against the French, who will wear their classic 'Game Royal' blue. This is the third time Spain has used this kit in the tournament, confirming its role as almost as prominent as that of the players themselves.
The design, created by Adidas, has been one of the great phenomena of the World Cup. On a base of off-white, cream, evoking the colour of an old page, the garment incorporates a pattern inspired by the drawings and graphics of classic Spanish literature manuscripts, with details in gold and burgundy on the sleeves and collar. Additionally, a "Spain" on the back highlights the Ñ as a symbol of cultural identity. A textile tribute to the country's literary tradition that has connected with the public far beyond the purely footballing realm.
Goodbye to the 'Curse' of the White Shirt
Beyond sales, the white shirt has gone hand in hand with Spain's best World Cup since 2010. The national team debuted it in the group stage victory against Uruguay (1-0), and repeated it in the demanding round of 16 against Portugal, resolved with a goal from Mikel Merino in the 91st minute.
With those victories, Spain broke a historical curse that had lingered since 1994: they had not won a World Cup match wearing white since that victory against Bolivia in USA 94, 32 years ago. Gone are the eliminations against Italy with the incident between Luis Enrique and Tassotti; the 2-3 against Nigeria in 98; or the 0-1 against Portugal in Euro 2004.
For fans in the Community of Madrid, the semi-final will be a match of maximum tension. Many supporters will travel to Dallas or follow the match in clubs and bars in the region. The white shirt has sold out in several stores in Madrid, such as the Adidas store on Gran Vía, where fans have queued to get it.
An Aesthetic and Sporting Ally
With that favourable background, Spain approaches the semi-final against France convinced that the white shirt can continue to be an ally in the quest for the final. What started as an aesthetic bet, laden with literary symbolism, has ended up becoming a garment almost of good luck for La Roja.
The match kicks off at 21:00 local time (03:00 Wednesday in Spain). Madrid fans will be able to watch it live on Telecinco or follow the streaming broadcast. The anticipation is at its peak: the Spanish team aims to complete another memorable night in Dallas dressed in white.
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