Mexican national team jerseys are often considered among the most eye-catching in world soccer, and that goes for both the men’s and women’s teams.
El Tri Femenil, Mexico’s women’s team, has had custom-made jerseys made by adidas in recent years that are distinct from the men’s team.
And in Thursday’s CONCACAF Gold Cup match against Haiti, the Mexico men’s team will be taking the field with the shirts worn by their female counterparts.
The Sporting News explains the reasons behind the special occasion in Glendale, Arizona.
Hoy es un gran día para disfrutar del fútbol porque #MéxicoJuega y habrá doble cartelera. 😍
¡Vamos con todo en @SSalvador2023 y en la @GoldCup! 🇲🇽#TuCanchaLaEligesTú pic.twitter.com/NxGNI07KXw
— Selección Nacional (@miseleccionmx) June 29, 2023
What is the Mexico jersey vs Haiti in the Gold Cup?
The El Tri Femenil away jersey used by the men’s team against Haiti “is inspired by nature” and “the beauty of the ocean,” as kit manufacturer Adidas explained on launching the new exclusive women’s gear.
The pattern that is immediately noticeable on the away jerseys captures the image of the whale shark, which is often seen in the waters off Mexico: in the Bay of the Angels in Baja California, the Bay of La Paz in the state of Baja…
