Home: The pattern is fun, it's interesting, it's different. What, exactly, it is, we couldn't tell you. But for a collection of seemingly haphazard brushstrokes, it comes together pretty nicely. Hattan Bahebri of Saudi Arabia Silvestre Szpylma/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Away: The red-and-green wedge pattern on the collar feels like a nice carryover of the design language from the home shirt, but it's arguably a bit too bold set against the rest of this plain white T-shirt. Some texture, or a jerseywide graphic element incorporating green or red, would've gone a long way toward livening this up. Home: Ecuador may have been the final side from South America to qualify for Qatar 2022, but this has all the makings of a group stage spoiler. The deep yellow base and red-and-blue accents are subtle but sharp, and the hidden-in-plain-sight zigzag pattern is the sort of attention to detail that rewards anyone who wears this jersey. Ecuador away shirt Ecuadorian Football Federation Away: Among the least offensive of Puma's running-bib templates, but that's not saying a lot. Looking at this shirt with a glass-half-full mindset, the flag is again incorporated into the sleeves, but it's less successful than it is on the white shirt. Uruguay | Puma Luis Suarez of Uruguay Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images

Wachter added: "It is an honour for Sotheby's to present and exhibit these invaluable collectables to the public, which encapsulate the sheer brilliance of a player who has redefined the boundaries of football excellence." Brahm Wachter, Sotheby's head of modern collectibles, said the sale of Messi's six shirts "stands as a monumental occasion in auction history". This is an upset in every sense. Brazil's yellow kit is practically synonymous with the World Cup, and while this poppier yellow can compete with the bold blue of Japan, the home team in this contest has a more coherent design from top to bottom. Ecuador vs. MexicoAway: Now, this -- this is understated. And it's so, so clean. Could Liverpool wear it? Sure. Manchester United? Why not? No, there isn't much in the way of design elements drawing inspiration from Poland's history and heritage, but this is the sort of jersey you could feel comfortable wearing without feeling self-conscious about eye-gouging colors or dizzying graphics. A quarterfinal appearance for Ecuador is a huge achievement, and against different opponents they could've potentially reached the final four but Mexico get to wear their stunning away kit here and the matchup isn't even all that close. Croatia vs. South Korea It's a shame that these two teams meet so early in the competition. France have some of the best kits at Qatar 2022, but Mexico are finally through to the quinto partido after a comprehensive defeat of Les Bleus. Denmark vs. Saudi Arabia What a matchup! First of all, we get South Korea in that fetching away kit, which is potentially the best in the tournament. But you know what else is one of the best shirts in the tournament? The green of El Tri. Mexico, who've never played a fifth game at a World Cup since 1986, win the World Cup of Kits. Omar Vega/Getty Images Away: La Tri have gone for a bolder look with the away shirt, and this graphic pattern effectively hints at the country's vibrant culture. Opting for a subtler base color in navy keeps this jersey from overwhelming the eye and infuses the aesthetic with a touch of elegance. Senegal | Puma Sadio Mane of Senegal Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images

At Hummel, we believe that sport should bring people together, and when it doesn't, we are eager to speak up and make a statement," kit supplier Hummel said in a statement. "That's also why the new Denmark jerseys for the upcoming World Cup have been designed as a protest against Qatar and its human rights record. ... We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives." Christian Eriksen of Denmark Srdjan Stevanovic - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images Sooner or later, Denmark were going to run out of steam, and it happens in the quarterfinal round. It's a narrow victory for England, who've somehow made a run to the final four without wearing their superior away top. Is it ... is it coming home? Away: Another choice Puma made for this tournament was to introduce this template, which is ... well, it's a choice. There isn't a single team supplied by Puma at this tournament that's able to successfully pull off this centrally aligned template that looks more like a running bib than a soccer jersey, making Senegal's hopes of emerging from this group slim. Netherlands | Nike Virgil van Dijk of the Netherlands MAURICE VAN STEEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images Home: The Costa Rica FA introduced a new crest a year ago, and while that's not news, it deserves mention for being well executed and an immense improvement over what came before. The home jersey is simple and clean, but the chunky cuffs detract from that aesthetic. Costa Rica away kit New Balance

Home: This is a bold design choice. The green and red of the Portuguese flag used together can overwhelm, and with each of them featured so prominently here, they threaten to do so. However, Nike says that the goal for this top was to make it look like the players were literally wearing a flag. If that's the case then job done. Bruno Fernandes of Portugal Thomas Eisenhuth/Getty Images He played in all seven of Argentina's 2022 World Cup matches, but only two of the three shirts Messi wore during the group stage will be auctioned, after Australia squad member Cameron Devlin swapped shirts external-link with the former Barcelona forward during the tournament.

Home: The shade of red is attention-grabbing without burning out your retinas, and the tiger-stripe-look shoulders continue a design theme that Nike and South Korea crushed with their away kit in 2020. This is a strong offering without being overpowering. Son Heung-Min of South Korea Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images Home: This is a protest. All the branding, accents and even the crest are all the same red as the rest of the jersey, making those details practically invisible. Away: There is so much potential in this jersey. The continuation of that graphic pattern found on the home kits, implemented in a blue-and-red color scheme reminiscent of those images that come to life with blue-and-red 3D glasses, is a huge win. Expanding that print beyond just the shoulders could've made this one of the shirts of the tournament.

Messi, an eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, became the first player in World Cup history to score in the group stage, last 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final of a single tournament. Home: The shirt of the Selecao is a celebration, but the yellows, blues and greens of this year's edition feel brighter than ever. (As tournament favorites, maybe they're preparing for a celebration that will be bigger than ever.) The ghost jaguar pattern that's present all over this jersey is especially fun, without going overboard. Vinicius Junior of Brazil Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images Home: Can you picture the U.S. Soccer Federation's Soccer House in Chicago full of ex-Millwall fans chanting "No one likes us, we don't care"? This jersey has been universally panned since it leaked months ago. The template is a disappointment, but the pair of sleeve Swooshes inspired by American football jerseys -- as opposed to Nike's branding on the chest, as it's traditionally done in this sport -- is a slap in the face to a supporter culture that routinely has heated debates over whether the game is called "soccer" or "football." Christian Pulisic of the United States Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images