UMBRO have dropped a blast from the past ahead of World Cup 2026.
The sportswear giants have unveiled their new SS26 Home Collection.
Umbro have kickstarted the World Cup mood with a blast from the pastCredit: Getty
The same iconic jersey that Alan Shearer wore when he became a household nameCredit: AFP – Getty
The new Umbro jersey doesn’t have the England crest but the looks are similarCredit: footyheadlines.com
And front and centre is a remake of the iconic England shirt worn at the 1998 World Cup.
The original kit, made famous at 1998 World Cup, remains one of the Three Lions’ most loved designs.
Now fans can get their hands on a near-identical version almost three decades on.
But there’s one major difference that supporters will quickly spot.
The famous England crest is missing from the front of the shirt.
That’s because of the national team’s current kit deal with .
The American brand holds the rights to produce official England kits, meaning Umbro cannot include the badge.
Instead, the remake keeps the classic white base and navy detailing of the 1998 original.
There is also a tweak to the branding.
Rather than the simple Umbro text logo seen in the late 90s, the shirt features the traditional double diamond with Umbro lettering beneath.
Michael Owen in the iconic jerseyCredit: AFP
The 1998 remake is the headline act in the SS26 Home Collection.
But it’s not the only nod to the past.
Umbro have also dipped into their 2006 archive for further inspiration.
The range includes a retro-style tracksuit and an additional jersey inspired by the mid-2000s era.
Positioned as a lifestyle drop, the collection blends classic aesthetics with everyday streetwear, keeping it rooted in terrace culture rather than matchday performance.
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