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France, 2006 — White Under the Floodlights
Berlin.A final that felt like the end of an era.
France’s white shirt that night carried elegance, control, and a quiet authority. It belonged to a team shaped by experience rather than speed, by intelligence rather than chaos. And at its center stood another number ten, walking slowly, methodically, as if aware that time itself was closing in.
The penalty shootout ended the dream, but the image that remains is not the miss. It is the walk. Past the World Cup trophy. Past history itself. A champion passing the ultimate prize without touching it.
The white shirt absorbed that moment forever.
White is often associated with purity, with beginnings. Yet on that night, it marked an ending. The end of a generation, the final chapter of a career that defined modern football artistry. It became a reminder that greatness does not require a happy ending to be eternal.
Fans do not remember that shirt because it failed.
They remember it because it stood at the edge of immortality and did not flinch.
To own it is not to celebrate loss —it is to honor dignity.
France 2006 Away Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size
Chest (in)
Length (in)
Rec. Height (ft/in)
Rec. Weight (lb)
S
39
28
65–67
121–132
M
41
28
67–69
132–154
L
43
29
69–71
154–176
XL
44
30
71–75
176–198
XXL
46
31
75–79
198–220
Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
IN BETWEEN SIZES?
That's easier said than done. Because what do you do if you are in between two sizes?
Well, that's up to you. Do you like a tight fit? Go for the smaller size. Loving a loose fit? Go for the larger size.
TOP FIT
If your body measurements for chest and waist result in two different suggested sizes, order the size from your chest measurement.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT use fabric softener
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry clean
Touch up with cool iron
Machine wash warm
Wash and iron inside out
Remove immediately
LINE DRY
Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing
Position
Why We Recommend It
POGBA 19
Central Midfielder
One of the defining young stars of France's 2014 World Cup team. At just 21, Pogba was already a key midfielder and would later become a central figure in France's 2018 World Cup-winning generation.
BENZEMA 10
Forward
France's leading attacking star at the tournament, scoring three goals and wearing the iconic No. 10 shirt.
GRIEZMANN 11
Forward / Winger
A particularly attractive retrospective choice, representing the beginning of Griezmann's major-tournament journey with France before becoming a national-team legend.
VARANE 4
Centre-Back
Only 21 at the tournament but already an established starter, later becoming a cornerstone of France's 2018 World Cup-winning defence.
GIROUD 9
Striker
A classic centre-forward option and another member of the generation that would go on to win the 2018 World Cup.
MATUIDI 14
Midfielder
A key member of Deschamps' midfield and one of France's most dependable players
Best Printing Choice: POGBA 19
Other Strong Options: BENZEMA 10 / GRIEZMANN 11 / VARANE 4 / GIROUD 9
We strongly recommend POGBA 19 as the standout printing choice for the France 2014 Home Shirt. Still only 21 years old at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Paul Pogba was already establishing himself as one of the most exciting young midfielders in world football and wore the No. 19 shirt throughout France's campaign in Brazil.
Pogba played an important role as France reached the quarter-finals, scoring against Nigeria in the Round of 16 and helping Didier Deschamps' young side progress to a meeting with eventual champions Germany. The tournament represented an important early chapter for a generation of French players that would mature into world champions four years later.
With Pogba later becoming a central figure in France's 2018 World Cup triumph, POGBA 19 is our standout choice for collectors looking for a printing that connects the 2014 shirt with the rise of France's next great generation.
