Argentina Rugby Releases Stunning 1986 World Cup Tribute Kit
In a remarkable cross-sport homage, Argentina's national rugby team, Los Pumas, took the pitch against Italy wearing a special-edition jersey celebrating the 40th anniversary of the nation's 1986 FIFA World Cup triumph. Created in collaboration with French brand Le Coq Sportif—who famously supplied the football team during their victorious campaign in Mexico—the "Gala Home" shirt directly channels the aesthetic worn by Diego Maradona and his teammates four decades ago.
To honor the historic football triumph, Los Pumas made the rare move of ditching their traditional horizontal sky-blue and white hoops in favor of classic vertical stripes. The shirt captures the essential details of the 1986 design, featuring a white crew collar, white sleeve cuffs, and the heritage Le Coq Sportif triangle emblem on the chest opposite a minimalist golden Puma crest. On the back, the squad numbers are applied in the authentic black block typography with a white outline that defined the 1986 tournament.
Complementing the shirt, the team wore black shorts and white socks, seamlessly mirroring the full look of the 1986 world champions on the rugby pitch. The release completes a commemorative capsule by Le Coq Sportif and the Unión Argentina de Rugby, following an earlier alternate blue edition worn against England. Available in both pro-spec and fan replica versions, the kit has instantly caught the eye of both rugby and football shirt enthusiasts worldwide.
