Summary

  • Brazil 1970 wins BBC's World Cup of kits

  • Selections in final: Brazil 1970 55%, West Germany 1990 45%

  • Join debate on classic strips - #worldcupofkits

  • England squad arrive in Russia

  • Real Madrid appoint Spain coach Lopetegui as new boss

  • Women's World Cup qualifier: Wales v Russia (19:00)

  1. Semi-finals are overpublished at 16:30 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    Well now, the semi-finals are closed. In 15 minutes we will tell you the two finalists.

    The final will run from 17:00-17:30 BST - with the winner announced at 17:45.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    #worldcupofkits

    The Republic of Ireland are but a distant memory in this World Cup of kits now...

    IrelandImage source, Twitter
  3. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

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    The World Cup of kits has kept me entertained all day on an otherwise dull day at work. Uproar at times from some of the comments. Hilarious.

    Paul from Poole

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    #worldcupofkits

    Phil Andrews: I may be berated for this, but the 1966 England away kit looks like a £3 t-shirt onto which my Nan sewed an England badge. Enduring image? Certainly. Best shirt? Sorry...

  5. When it happened for realpublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    #worldcupofkits

    West Germany v Colombia, 1990 World CupImage source, Rex Features

    We've already mentioned that our World Cup of kits semi-final between West Germany 1990 and Colombia 1990 (away) actually happened for real in, er, 1990.

    Here's another pic from that game with Jurgen Klinsmann, a BBC pundit in Russia, in the thick of things.

    This is where you need to go to choose between the two. Selections close shortly.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    #worldcupofkits

    Alex S: Never seen this France 1982 kit before but wow that’s instantly the best looking footie top I’ve seen - would gladly wear it to my own wedding! Who voted against it?!

    Paul Killick: I’m still bloody seething about Denmark ‘86 kit not making the semi’s of #worldcupofkits I’d happily wear that kit to the local disco or more realistically, up the park for a game of World Cup singles!!

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    Get Involvedpublished at 16:12 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    #worldcupofkits

    TwitterImage source, Twitter
  8. Postpublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    Anyway, back to classic kits...

  9. Postpublished at 16:09 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    I can't imagine Spain are too happy with the timing of this announcement.

  10. Spain boss Lopetegui appointed Real Madrid managerpublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    Julen LopeteguiImage source, Getty Images

    Spain are unbeaten in all 20 games under Julen Lopetegui, who took charge after their Euro 2016 last-16 defeat by Italy.

    He has previously managed Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid B, Spain's Under-19s, 20s and 21s and FC Porto.

    The 51-year-old, who had brief playing spells with Real Madrid and Barcelona, was linked to Wolves in 2016 before taking the Spain job.

  11. Real Madrid hire Spain managerpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 12 June 2018
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    Big World Cup-related news.

    Spain boss Julen Lopetegui will become the Real Madrid manager at the end of the World Cup.

    He has signed a three-year deal to replace Zinedine Zidane, who left after winning three consecutive Champions Leagues.

  12. World Cup of kitspublished at 16:01 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    Brazil v EnglandImage source, .

    This is like when it gets to the latter stages of the World Cup and the Champions League and all the filler is gone (no offence, South Korea 2002)

    Pick your favourite here

  13. England to play at King Powerpublished at 15:58 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    England v Costa RicaImage source, Getty Images

    England will face Switzerland in a friendly at Leicester's King Power Stadium in September, as the team continues to play some of their matches away from Wembley Stadium.

    Gareth Southgate's side played their final warm-up match against Costa Rica at a packed Elland Road last week.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    #worldcupofkits

    Kieran, Glasgow: People clearly not realising that Valderama's hair isn't part of the kit

    David Melton: Ok I admit it I’m voting England because it’s England, and I Voted Colombia because of Carlo’s hair

    I did ask a colleague earlier would Colombia have got this far if we'd given you a picture of Gabriel Gomez and not Carlos Valderrama instead.

    Gabriel GomezImage source, Getty Images
  15. England arrive in Russiapublished at 15:51 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    While we have been wittering on about the kits all day (no apologies for that), the England squad have been in a big ol' aeroplane, flying to Russia.

    Well, they are in that aeroplane no longer, having landed on Russian soil.

    That's basically all you need to know.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    #worldcupofkits

    Davey R: Been in meeting all afternoon - checked in to see who Peru had got in the final of #worldcupofkits - what?!?! Where?! Madness. I demand a recount.

    Kevin Coleman: Shame i missed most of the #WorldCupOfKits debate.. England 82, Peru 78, Argentina 86 (Navy), Scotland 78, Germany 90, Holland 90, Denmark 86, Republic 90, Blazil 78?..

    There was only one from each country allowed - so our team of journos chose England 1966 and not 1982, Brazil 1970 over 1978, Netherlands 1978 over 1990 - and most of those others have been knocked out

  17. World Cup of kits mirrors real World Cuppublished at 15:44 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    This World Cup of kits semi-final actually happened for real in the 1990 group stages. It ended 1-1 with Colombia scoring in injury-time through Freddy Rincon after West Germany's Pierre Littbarksi had netted what looked like a late winner.

    And just to complete the neatness, both teams were wearing the right kits with Colombia in their away strip.

    Art imitating life, though I'm not sure what we're doing qualifies as art.

    West Germany v ColombiaImage source, Getty Images
  18. Why is everybody loving football shirts?published at 15:40 British Summer Time 12 June 2018

    BBC Three

    While you wait on the final reveal...

    While you make your finalist picks...

    While you mourn the exit of Denmark 1986...

    BBC Three have taken a look at why everyone loves football shirts so much right now

    Watch their video here