Denmark to have black third jersey as protest at Qatar World Cup

The new red kit is inspired from their Euro 92 success when Denmark won their only major title, but has its logo and details barely visible. An all black design, which Hummel said signifies the "colour of mourning", will be their third kit in Qatar

Denmark will wear kits at the World Cup that were designed by manufacturer Hummel as a protest against Qatar's human rights record ahead of the tournament, the sportswear company said on Wednesday.

Hummel said it had toned down the details on Denmark's World Cup jerseys and also released a black kit.

The new red kit is inspired from their Euro 92 success when Denmark won their only major title, but has its logo and details barely visible. An all black design, which Hummel said signifies the "colour of mourning", will be their third kit in Qatar.

"We've toned down all the details for Denmark's new World Cup jerseys, including our logo and iconic chevrons," Hummel Sport said on Instagram.

"We wish to make a statement about Qatar's human rights record and its treatment of the migrant workers that have built the country's World Cup stadiums."

Qatar's World Cup organisers, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC), said it disputed Hummel's claim that "the tournament has cost thousands of people their lives".

"...We have engaged in robust and transparent dialogue with the DBU (Denmark's football association). This dialogue resulted in a better understanding of the progress made, the challenges faced, and the legacy we will deliver beyond 2022," a SC spokesperson told Reuters.