Retro Scotland Away Jersey 1998

⚽ Historical and Design Information

Brand: Umbro
Year/Season: 1998–2000
Usage: Worn by the Scotland national football team as their away kit during and after the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France — continuing into the Euro 2000 qualification campaign.

🧵 Design Features

• Main color: Bright yellow with black and red trim, giving the kit a bold, modern appearance.

• Collar: Classic black fold-over collar with red and yellow piping, incorporating a small St. Andrew’s Cross (Saltire) detail at the base of the placket.

• Logos:

  • Umbro wordmark in black on the right chest.

  • Scottish FA crest on the left chest, featuring the lion rampant within a black-bordered yellow shield.

• Pattern: Subtle embossed Scottish FA crest motif across the chest, adding depth to the design.

• Sleeves: Black shoulders with red piping, enhancing contrast and visibility.

• Material: Umbro’s Vapatech fabric, offering improved ventilation and lightweight comfort typical of late-1990s designs.

🏆 Historical Context

• This jersey debuted following Scotland’s appearance at the 1998 World Cup, where the team wore their navy home kit.

• It was mainly used in Euro 2000 qualifiers, including matches against the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

• The striking yellow color continued Scotland’s tradition of vibrant away kits dating back to the 1970s.

• The design reflected Umbro’s transition into more technical, athletic kit aesthetics at the end of the 1990s.