It's nice to pay homage to the hosts of the tournament. It's probably a bit of an insult to do it in such an unattractive way on your kit.
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Slovenia, 2010
At least now we know what Charlie Brown would look like if he qualified for the World Cup.
8
Spain, 1994
It wasn't enough they put that ugly design down the right side of the shirt, they had to do it on the left side of the shorts too? Que lastima!
7
Italy, 2010
This is so close to being a nice, classic Italian kit. Then they went and put what looks like a huge monster's face in light print on the front. Sometimes you just gotta leave well enough alone.
6
Mexico, 1998
Honoring your heritage does NOT mean freaking everyone out with a face in the middle of your kit.
5
Germany, 1994
That neck/collar/shoulder pattern made the Germans look like birds of flight.
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Cameroon, 2002
Sleeveless. OK, now someone's tried it -- and the theory that it would look terrible has been proven beyond all doubt. Thanks for being the guinea pigs, Cameroon.
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U.S., 1994
Thomas Dooley couldn't bare to look at his own uniform. Can you blame him?
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Scotland, 1986
You're asking the same question we all are: is that a fanny pack or a weightlifting belt?
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Jorge Campos, 1994
OK, this isn't a team. This is just one guy. The 'keeper for Mexico. But come on! How do you NOT make him No. 1?