Hidden meanings behind eleven of the World Cup’s most eye-catching jerseys (opens original article in a new tab)
The World Cup jerseys feature cultural and historical symbols, including Cape Verde's flight path motifs, Belgium's surrealist references, and Haiti's rejected battle scene.
- Cape Verde's jerseys feature triangular prints symbolizing flight paths between islands.
- Belgium's jersey includes the phrase 'This is not a jersey' as a nod to surrealist art.
- Haiti's original jersey design depicting a historical battle was rejected by FIFA as too political.
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