England vs Germany: Why are Nations League opposition wearing women's team kit?

Germany will wear the jersey of their women’s team for their UEFA Nations League tie with England in order to promote the upcoming Women’s Euro 2022 competition. 

Addidas have recently launched their new shirts for a number of countries competing at the major tournament this summer, and the German football team confirmed on Instagram that their kit will be debuted via the men’s national side. 

Thousands of German fans will therefore be able to see the brand new strip at the Allianz Arena as Hansi Flick’s team attempt to avenge their Euro 2020 defeat to England last year. 

Aside from Germany, Belgium has announced they will do the same during their Nations League fixture against Poland on Wednesday.

Belgium’s decision to join the initiative is not just to shine light on Euro 2022, but also to mark the development of Belgian women’s football. 

Belgium and Germany men's teams will wear their respective women's teams shirts in their next #UEFANationsLeague match. The iniative is to gain some attention on #WEURO2022 and also for Belgium; to mark the development in Belgian women's football.

The side qualified for their first European competition back in 2017 and has gone from strength to strength since then –– currently sitting top of their World Cup qualifying group. 

Meanwhile, Spain’s men will also wear the country’s brand new women’s shirt for at least one of their games in June. 

Nick Craggs, the CEO of Addidas Football, explained the reason for doing so is as “a tribute to the great work their teammates are doing.” 

The men's teams of Belgium and Germany will wear the jerseys of their respective women's teams in their upcoming UEFA Nations League match to promote the Women's EURO 2022 competition