Retro‑look DFB: Klopp starts with the 1990s away kit
The German national team takes the Nations League opening match in Amsterdam in the DFB retro look: for the first appearance of head coach Jürgen Klopp, the legendary green away kit from 1990 will be worn, while the team fights against the Netherlands at the start of the season and hopes the historic design will inspire the players.
New coach, old kit
Klopp presented his double squad list on Thursday morning, making clear that his tenure begins the following Thursday. The debut takes place in the Nations League opening match on September 24, which will be played in Amsterdam against the Netherlands. The match kicks off at 20:45 and will be broadcast live on RTL.
Adidas says goodbye, Nike takes over
The German side will wear the green away kit from the 1990 World Cup, which is part of the adidas Bringback collection and belongs to the five iconic designs that have been reissued. The kit was worn in the 1990 semi‑final against England in the penalty shoot‑out. The contract between adidas and the DFB expires at the end of the year, and from 1 January 2027 Nike will take over the team's equipment.
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Captain Joshua Kimmich leads the side, which returns to the historic look in its first international match under Klopp. The appearance is dubbed the “Klopp debut against the Elftal”, with the word “Elftal” referring to the entire team. Before the appearance the DFB team emphasizes the significance of the retro kit for the fans.
The retro look links the glorious past with the new coach, creating a tension between tradition and a fresh start. For the players, the green kit means not only nostalgia but also a visual anchor for the upcoming competition.
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The juxtaposition of the adidas farewell and the Nike fresh start underscores that the DFB team is daring a new beginning both on the sporting and aesthetic fronts, while simultaneously honoring its history.