Celebrate the emergence of a legendary generation with the France 1982 Home Retro Football Jersey.
Inspired by the shirt worn at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain, this classic design features France's traditional blue base with distinctive red and white detailing, creating one of the most recognisable international football looks of the early 1980s.
Led by captain Michel Platini, France produced a memorable tournament featuring stars such as Alain Giresse, Jean Tigana, Dominique Rocheteau, Bernard Genghini and Maxime Bossis.
France defeated Northern Ireland 4–1 in the second group stage, with Giresse and Rocheteau both scoring twice, before meeting West Germany in an unforgettable semi-final.
The match finished 3–3 after extra time, with Platini, Marius Trésor and Giresse scoring for France, before West Germany advanced 5–4 on penalties. The tournament ultimately marked the beginning of a celebrated period for French international football.
A true classic for France supporters and collectors of iconic World Cup football shirts.
France 1982 Home 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.
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TOP FIT
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Season Information
Year: 1982
Team: France
Kit Type: Home
Primary Colour: Blue
Secondary Colours: White / Red
Tournament: 1982 FIFA World Cup
Host Country: Spain
Head Coach: Michel Hidalgo
World Cup Finish: Fourth Place
Semi-final: France 3–3 West Germany (4–5 on penalties)
Key Players: Michel Platini, Alain Giresse, Jean Tigana, Dominique Rocheteau, Bernard Genghini, Maxime BossisThe France 1982 Home Jersey is closely associated with the team's memorable run to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals in Spain, a tournament that helped establish a new golden generation of French football.
Rec. Player Printing Options
Printing Recommendation No.10 (Platini) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Overall Choice. Captain, midfield leader and the defining French star of the 1982 World Cup generation. No.12 (Giresse) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Tournament Choice. France's leading scorer at the tournament with three goals and one of the stars of the famous semi-final. No.14 (Tigana) ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Midfield Legend. A key member of the midfield that became the foundation of France's celebrated Carré Magique. No.18 (Rocheteau) ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ Classic Attacking Choice. Scored twice in the 4–1 victory over Northern Ireland. No.9 (Genghini) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic 1982 Choice. Scored twice during the tournament and played a major role in France's run. No.5 (Bossis) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Defensive Legend Choice. One of the most important French defenders of his generation. This jersey uses authentic period-style number-only printing, reflecting the original match shirts worn at the 1982 FIFA World Cup. Player names are not included on the back.
No.10 is the definitive printing for the France 1982 Home Jersey.
Michel Platini captained France during their memorable World Cup campaign and scored in the legendary semi-final against West Germany.
As the central figure of France's emerging golden generation, his No.10 offers the strongest combination of historical significance, player recognition and commercial appeal.
For this jersey, No.10 (Platini) should be the clear No.1 recommendation.
