Brazil's football jersey, known for its bright yellow color and blue shorts, symbolizes the nation's attacking style and footballing success. Before 1950, Brazil wore a white kit, but the heartbreaking loss to Uruguay in the World Cup final prompted a change. The defeat, termed the Maracanazo, led to a national design contest in 1953, where Aldyr Garcia Schlee, a 19-year-old from Pelotas, won with his yellow-dominant design. Schlee's jersey incorporated the colors of the Brazilian flag and became an emblem of joy and artistry in football. The new kit debuted on March 14, 1954, in a match against Chile, and Brazil has since won five World Cups while wearing it. Schlee, who later became a journalist, remained a Uruguay supporter throughout his life and passed away on November 15, 2018, the day before a friendly match between Brazil and Uruguay, highlighting the enduring legacy of his design.