The England Home Kit worn during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France is one of the most iconic and distinct designs of the late 90s era. It was a stylish effort by the long-standing England kit supplier, Umbro.
Here are the full details of the jersey and the full kit:
England Home Kit 1997-1999 (Worn at the 1998 World Cup)
| Feature | Details |
| Manufacturer | Umbro |
| Colors | White (main body), with Navy Blue and Red accents. |
| Jersey Design | The shirt was primarily White with a subtle, all-over pinstripe or jacquard shadow pattern woven into the fabric. The design’s most distinct feature was the inclusion of bold Navy Blue and Red vertical side panels running from the armpit down the side of the jersey. |
| Collar | A classic White polo neck collar with a single button-up placket. A small St. George’s Cross flag motif was integrated into the collar/placket area. |
| Crest & Logo | The Umbro double diamond logo was embroidered prominently in Navy Blue above the chest crest. The England Three Lions crest was redesigned for this kit cycle, featuring the lions in a lighter blue shade, with the word “ENGLAND” embroidered below it. For the World Cup, match details were sometimes printed below the crest. |
| Sleeves | Short sleeves, often with Navy Blue and Red trim on the cuff. |
| Shorts | Navy Blue with white and red trim/piping down the sides. However, for the famous World Cup match against Argentina, England wore the White home shorts to avoid a colour clash with the dark blue Argentinian shorts. |
| Socks | White with Navy Blue and Red accents around the turnover. |
| Context | This kit is forever associated with the 1998 World Cup campaign, particularly the dramatic penalty shootout loss to Argentina in the Round of 16, which featured goals from Michael Owen and Alan Shearer, and David Beckham’s red card. |
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