Why Brazil is wearing dark blue jerseys in World Cup vs. Haiti
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Everyone can picture the classic Brazil jerseys.
Those bright yellow tops, with the blue shorts, and some green trim -- that's how everyone imagines the five-time World Cup champions.
Pele, and Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho, and Neymar -- they've all starred in those colors.
On Friday night against Haiti, though, that's not what Brazil is wearing.
Brazil isn't wearing royal blue, either, but more of a dark blue with some different shades up and down the shirt and shorts.
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Why is Brazil wearing dark blue?
Brazil is simply wearing their opposite jersey that they've brought to this tournament.
Each team has two uniforms at the World Cup, and they are essentially assigned which uniform gets worn each match.
On Friday night, it's Haiti who is wearing the white uniforms.
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Because of the colors, it makes more sense for Brazil to have the contrasting dark jerseys on rather than their classic kits.
Most of the fans in Philadelphia are filled with the yellow tops, of course. That's what Brazil supporters are always going to wear.
But on the pitch, there isn't any yellow on this night.