We ran the rule over each kit and ranked them in a way that mirrored the format of the tournament, from the group stage through to the final.
Group A, Group B, Group C, Group D, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, Third place playoff, and the final.
The Lionesses have made an incredibly strong start as Euro 2022, by releasing a couple of superb kits that shimmer, which is fitting as they are both partially inspired by the glint of freshly cut diamonds. The ultra-modern home jersey features a white base embellished with a subtle geometric knit and an iridescent badge that shifts colour from pearlescent pink to purple to turquoise, which manufacturer Nike says is a visual tribute to all the "shining lights" who have aided the cause of women's football
The England away kit is a work of art in its own right and is easy to see despite being such a vivid colour. Tradition dictates that England play in red when away from home, but the tone of the Euro 2022 change uniform has been stepped up all the way to a barely sub-neon hue that is sure to dazzle under stadium floodlights. The dark collar and sleeves make the jersey look brighter.
The Austria home shirt has a faint hoop design created in the material by a custom floral print, hand-drawn by artists at the Liberty design studio in London. The collar and crest of the Austrian football federation are noteworthy.
The women's team in Norway doesn't have a custom kit, so the men's team will wear the same design as the women's team. While ostensibly a plain red football shirt, the knitted detail features abstract "mountains" which are subtly embedded into the jersey as a nod to the jagged country.
Her er vår nye bortedrakt 🤩 Drakten henter inspirasjon fra særnorske elementer, med 12 linjer som sammen utgjør formen av en fjord og baugen på et vikingskip. 11 av linjene representerer de 11 spillerne ute på banen, mens den 12. og siste representerer supporterne ❤️🇳🇴 pic.twitter.com/bYudnDxDpg
— Fotballandslaget (@nff_landslag) June 1, 2022
It would appear that a little more imagination has gone into the away jersey, which features a large "S" shape on top of a field of grass.
The shirt worn by the Northern Ireland team that reached the 1986 men's World Cup is a classic retro design. We feel like they missed an opportunity to create something a little more distinctive because this is the first ever kit designed solely for the Northern Ireland women's team.
England won the group.
Runner-up: Norway
Eliminated: Austria, Northern Ireland
The Euro 2022 edition of Germany's kit is no exception. There is a crisp white shirt with patriotic black, red, and yellow bands on it.
Since the 1950s, we've seen Germany deploy their away kit in bottle green. Although it is a template design, the verdant hue and jagged print make it stand out.
It's fair to say that there's nothing egregious about the Danes' home kit, other than it's very predictable. The shirt design is plain red with white stripes on the sleeves and is indistinguishable from the majority of Danes jerseys since the 1980's.
The Danes' away kit is a simple colour reversal of the home shirt, so there isn't much more to say about it. There is a plain white object. This is the second time.
The design of Spain's home shirt is reminiscent of the kits of the 1990s and 2000s. It's nice but it's hard to be excited about.
The Spain away jersey uses the same template as Germany's away jersey. It's not likely that either team will wear their away kit when they meet at the community stadium.
Nike said that the country's relationship with nature inspired the new kits. We have a plain white shirt with a big blue cross that is very similar to the one worn by the men's national side.
Maajoukkueiden uudet pelipaidat! 🦉 | Nyt halutaan kuulla vain ja ainoastaan totuus. Osallistu kyselyyn tai kerro omin sanoin, mitä mieltä olet uusista pelipaidoista! 💬
Tutustu pelipaitoihin🛒 ➡ https://t.co/WMmiBDjCi4#Huuhkajat #MeOlemmeSuomi #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/aep041gPjk
— Huuhkajat (@Huuhkajat) May 28, 2022
The Finland alternate kit has dusky blue tones and a tessellating print that makes it look like a Nordic pine forest.
Germany won the group.
Runner-up: Finland
Eliminated: Spain, Denmark
The traditional national colors of the Netherlands have been given a stylish contemporary edge with a stripped-back, ultra- clean design in the home kit.
The De Stijl art movement that came out of the country in the early 20th century has been paid homage to by the Netherlands. To create an abstract aesthetic, bright blocks of primary colour speckle the white "canvas" of the shirt.
The design of the new Sweden home shirt is notostentatious but it does include instructions on how to beat the team wearing it. The team's data specialist wrote a 34 page mini report titled "How to stop Sweden" for every individual player, which was included on the jersey's label.
Away: A smart if slightly formulaic dark-blue template jersey that only really highlights the amount of effort that has gone into making the home kit such an extraordinary one-off.
The Swiss jersey appears to have a flecked "camo" style print all over it, but on closer inspection the darker blotches are actually roses that had been hand-drawn by Liberty of London.
Portugal had to stick with their existing kit because they were late entrants to the European Championship. The maroon home jersey is an elegant piece of apparel, but we have to knock off a few style points due to it not being a new design.
The Portuguese away shirt has a pale teal design that is banded with thick hoops to create a unique look.
Sweden won the group.
Runner-up: Netherlands
Eliminated: Switzerland, Portugal
The France home shirt is a bright blue base with a floral pattern that is inspired by Gallic art. There is a red-and-white trim on the national flag.
When needed, Les Bleues will switch to white-and- pink with the same theme as their home kit. The opulent trim that runs along the seams resembles lush wallpaper from stately homes and palaces of the era, while the badges and crest are adorned in metallic rose gold.
The traditional all-over Azzurri blue has been replaced by a daring checkerboard design made up of panels of the dainty Liberty floral print. The Italian Football Federation crest is proudly displayed on the chest while the tricolore of the flag is represented on the collar. For what it's worth, we like the chintzy look.
The Red Flames will not be wearing red at Euro 2022, as the women's team have a nifty little black number that is embellished with a simple red and yellow trim.
The Euro 2022 away shirt is a pale yellow design with black detailing and is usually reserved for Belgium. It's decent, but it's very similar to what the men's team wore at the World Cup.
The Iceland kit is similar to the men's kit in that it has a simple blue base with a wide stripe in a darker blue that runs down from the national crest. The Liberty floral print that is found in the Euro 2022 women's range is the same one that is used in the tonal stripe.
France won the group.
Runner-up: Italy
Eliminated: Belgium, Iceland
Italy gave a strong showing with an experimental take on the classic Azzurri jersey, but sadly their tournament ends against Sweden who were willing to go the extra mile when it came to the fine details.
After relying heavily on their nocturnal forest-themed away kit to make it through the group stage, Finns are sent packing thanks to a single punch from England.
France narrowly beat the Dutch in the artistic stylings of their kit for the Euro 2022.
As an under strength Norway struggle to find a footing in the face of such refined elegance, Germany steamrollered into the final four.
France show how to beat Sweden in a fairly one-sided affair with their home and away jerseys.
England's diamond white is starting to lose its shine due to Germany's white jersey and the colors of the German flag. The tie is decided by the away kits and green means go for Germany.
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There isn't a third place playoff game taking place at the Women's Euro 2022, but seeing as this is a hypothetical tournament, we see no harm in giving out a bronze medal. England went out on a high because Sweden's away kit let them down.
England finished third.
It all comes down to the final as two of Europe's best and most decorated nations go head to head.
It's a draw when it comes to the home jerseys, with France's ornate re-interpretation of their traditional blue kits being replaced by Germany's sleek design that is set to be a modern classic.
As the green away kit strikes the decisive blow, they power through to claim a deserved victory.
The GERMANY is a champion.
1. Germany 2. France 3. England 4. Sweden 5. Netherlands 6. Italy 7. Finland 8. Norway 9. Belgium 10. Spain 11. Portugal 12. Northern Ireland 13. Iceland 14. Switzerland 15. Austria
16. Denmark
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