Brazil

In the throes of the 2014 World Cup season, fans from across the globe came together to witness the magnificent event, including this girl. Amidst the frenzy, the vibrant yellow of the Brazilian national team could be spotted from miles away. However, the story behind the team’s Holy Grail jersey is quite amusing.

In 1953, the newspaper Correio da Manha held a contest to design a new kit based on the Brazilian flag’s colors. The winning entry came from 18-year-old Aldyr Garcia Schlee, giving the team their iconic golden yellow hue—the same hue they’ve donned to snatch the World Cup title an incredible five times.