Retro Scotland Home Jersey 1996/98

Scotland National Team Home Jersey 1996–1998

Brand: Umbro
Years in Use: 1996–1998
Usage: Worn by the Scotland national football team during the UEFA Euro 1996 tournament in England and throughout the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign.

🧵 Design Features

• Main color: Deep navy blue base with subtle vertical ribbed texture.

• Trim: Contrasting white and red panels on the shoulders and sleeves, separated by red piping.

• Collar: Classic white fold-over collar with a navy insert and red trim; includes a small St. Andrew’s Cross (Saltire) badge on the front of the placket.

• Logos:

  • Umbro logo in white, centrally placed on the chest — a hallmark of Umbro’s mid-’90s international kits.

  • Below it, the Scottish FA crest, featuring the lion rampant on a yellow shield with a navy border.

• Fabric: Umbro’s lightweight Vapatech polyester material, with improved ventilation and texture lines.

🏆 Historical Context

• UEFA Euro 1996:

  • Scotland wore this kit during their group matches against Netherlands, England, and Switzerland.

  • The team narrowly missed qualification for the knockout stage — eliminated on goal difference.

• World Cup 1998 Qualifiers:

  • Continued to use this kit through 1997, including key matches versus Sweden and Latvia, before it was replaced by the new design for the World Cup in France.

• This shirt is fondly remembered by fans as one of Scotland’s most iconic Umbro designs, combining traditional Scottish navy with striking 1990s color blocking.