8 Amazing Football Shirts That Did Not Make It To Euro 2021
- Euro 2021 Qualification: Eight teams played playoff matches to determine the final participants for the postponed Euro 2020 tournament, meaning there will be no more international breaks until late March.
- Expanded Tournament: The UEFA Euro tournament has grown significantly, from 8 teams until 1996 to 24 teams since 2016, allowing smaller nations to participate.
- Unseen Kits: The article highlights eight national teams with unique and attractive football shirts that won't be seen in the Euro 2021 tournament due to their teams not qualifying.
Finally, the guessing game is over and the 24 teams for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020 are certain. This international break, 8 remaining teams played their last 4 playoff matches to determine those who participate in the final competition. This means that football players will not be bothered again with international breaks for some time to come (late March).
Interestingly, the Euro never was such a big tournament as the UEFA steadily increased the starting field. Up until 1996, only 8 teams participated with the UEFA doubling the amount of participants for this occasion. Since 2016, 24 teams compete in the UEFA Euro. This is also the reason for unknown football nations such as North Macedonia to have a chance.
Unfortunately, football shirts do not influence the performance of a nation and there have been upsets in this regard. We want to take a look at 8 national teams and their beautiful football kits that will never get the broader attention they truly deserve.
Bulgaria 20-21 Home Jersey
The Joma Bulgaria 2020 football shirt is predominantly white with a green-red chest band, inspired by the famous 1965 World Cup play-off against Belgium.
Greece 2020-21 Home & Away Kits
Both Greece 2020-21 jerseys share the same look: they feature a unique sash in combination with a white respectively blue base. It is a very clean approach by US sportswear giant Nike with the focus on one standout element as Greece misses out on the third major tournament in a row.
Iceland 2020-21 Home & Away Kits
During the Euro 2016 in France, Iceland made a name for themselves by displaying emphatic performances to massively upset big football nations in what was their first appearance in a major tournament. Now, Puma scooped the small nation to unveil stunning shirts as well as a new logo. However, their efforts will go largely unnoticed as Iceland dramatically missed out against a gunning Hungarian side.
Luxembourg 2020-21 Home and Away Kits
Of course, Luxembourg is not a country that will ever qualify for a major tournament by regular means, but Macron and UEFA striked a deal which means that smaller European nations no longer receive teamwear kits straight off-the-peg. This year, Macron really stepped up their international game another notch by producing 2 stunning efforts for the often overlooked country.
Norway 20-21 Away Kit
Norway has a team that features many promising players and the disappointment is immense after losing out against Serbia in the first round of path C. The expectations were high and many consider this to be a golden generation. For now, this is only on paper and Norway will have to prove their qualities come the World Cup 2022 qualifiers.
The Nike Norway 2020 away jersey boasts a unique design in different shades of blue. The Nike Norway 2020 away jersey boasts a graphic design reminiscent of icebergs.
San Marino 2020-2021 Home & Away Kits
San Marino is also part of UEFA's deal with Macron and another small nation that received two beautiful football shirts from the Italian brand.
Serbia 20-21 Home Kit
Serbia got eliminated by Scotland as they will reach their first major tournament in what seems like an eternity (last participation was World Cup 1998). Serbia missed out on penalties (4-5).
Very much inspired by Puma's current theme, The Puma Serbia 2020 home football shirt is mainly red with a geometrical pattern on the front and sleeves.
Slovenia Home and Away Kits
Similar to previous shirts, both Nike Slovenia 2020 football shirts come with an abstract mountain shape. The Nike Slovenia 2020 football shirt combines the colors sky blue, navy blue and white, while the Nike Slovenia 2020-2021 away jersey is green at the top and blue at the bottom, with the mountain graphic colored in white.
Which mentioned football kit do you like the most? What do you think of UEFA tripling the amount of participating teams within 20 years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2010/11 Real Zaragoza Paredes #3 *Player Issue* L/S Away Shirt (M) Adidas
2011/12 AC Milan Ibrahmiovic #11 Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2019/20 Valencia *BNWT* Stadium Jacket (Multiple Sizes) Puma
Iconic Arsenal Shirts A3 Print
1994 USA X Sweden *BNWT* World Cup Cap Twins
2014/15 USA Altidore #17 Home Shirt (S) Nike
1997/98 AC Milan Training Shirt (L) Lotto
2008/09 Sweden Ibrahimovic #10 *BNWT with Defects* Home Shirt (XL) Umbro
1996/97 Wolves Away Shirt (S) Puma
2012/14 Wigan Mi-Fit Polo Shirt (S)
Adidas Italy 2026 EQT Retro Collection Leaked
We now have images of the (full) Adidas Italy EQT collection. It includes a track jacket, matching pants, and lifestyle t-shirt.
As part of a wider Originals collection aimed at national teams, this new collection brings a strong 1990s aesthetic back to the modern era. The release highlights the German brand's continuing strategy of mining its extensive design archives to create bespoke, off-pitch apparel for its top-tier federations.
The Adidas Italy EQT collection boasts striking green, white and red geometric blocks, creating 3 stripes.
Adding heavily to the nostalgic appeal, the chest displays a centralized logo arrangement, featuring a classic Adidas wordmark and Trefoil paired with a faithful recreation of the historic Italian Football Federation crest used throughout the early 1990s.
Other Adidas federations will get the same range in their colors.
Figueirense 26-27 Home Kit Released
Brazilian Série C side Figueirense has officially unveiled its new home jersey for the 2026-2027 season, produced by domestic technical partner Volt Sport. The new primary uniform directly follows the recent release of the club's away kit and serves as a major part of the team's ongoing celebrations to mark the 105th anniversary of their founding in 1921.
The Figueirense 26-27 home shirt remains deeply rooted in tradition, featuring the club's classic black and white vertical stripes. However, Volt Sport has elevated the historic aesthetic by deeply embossing the black stripes with commemorative elements that honor the club's 105-year history. The heavily detailed body is framed by solid black sleeves and a matching black block on the back for player numbering. The look is completed by a classic black polo collar and sleeve cuffs, both of which are detailed with ribbed white striping.
Further custom details are integrated throughout the garment, including the phrase "Avante Figueirense, pra frente Furacão" printed along the inner hem.
In a final nod to the milestone year, a special 105th-anniversary seal is applied to the lower right corner of the shirt.
What do you think of this heavily detailed, anniversary-focused Figueirense home kit by Volt? Let us know in the comments below.
Shamrock Rovers 2026 Third Kit Released
Irish champions Shamrock Rovers have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 2026 League of Ireland season, completing their matchday lineup following the earlier releases of their home and away strips. Produced by technical partner Macron, the latest design injects a bold, contemporary aesthetic into the Dublin-based club's apparel, specifically drawing on streetwear influences and urban styling to create a vibrant alternative look.
The new Shamrock Rovers 2026 third shirt utilizes a bright yellow base, which is immediately broken up by an intricate, sublimated geometric graphic. This dynamic pattern is composed of diagonal and vertical green and black bands featuring broken lines and a distinct paintbrush effect, giving the garment a highly textured and energetic appearance. The striking yellow foundation is smartly framed by an asymmetrical green and black crew-neck collar, with matching knitted sleeve cuffs providing visual continuity.
The new third kit will be worn for the first time during the Rovers' away fixture against Dundalk on Friday night.
What do you think of this vibrant yellow and green Shamrock Rovers third kit by Macron? Let us know in the comments below.
