Umbro England 1998 World Cup "Remake" Kit Released - No England Crest Due to England Nike Deal
- Umbro Release: Umbro has released their "SS26 Home Collection", which includes a remake of the iconic England 1998 World Cup shirt.
- 1998 Remake Details: The remake shirt is the same as the original 1998 kit, but it lacks the England crest due to England's current deal with Nike.
- SS26 Home Collection: The Umbro SS26 Home collection draws inspiration from the 2006 era, featuring a retro-style tracksuit and jersey, designed more for lifestyle and terrace culture than on-pitch performance.
Umbro has unveiled their "SS26 Home Collection", headlined by a remake of the iconic England national football team 1998 World Cup shirt.
Umbro Release 2026 England-Inspired Home Collection
The 1998 remake is the main piece of the collection.
The England 2026 1998 remake shirt is the same as the original kit, but without the England crest. This is due to the national team’s current deal with Nike. It also comes with a different Umbro logo - instead of the Umbro txt it has the double diamond with the Umbro lettering below.
Umbro SS26 Home Collection
The Umbro SS26 Home collection also draws on 2006-era inspiration, including a retro-style tracksuit and an additional jersey, rooted in Umbro’s 2006 archive. Positioned as a lifestyle-focused drop, the range blends classic football aesthetics with everyday wear, staying close to terrace culture rather than on-pitch performance.
What do you think of Umbro revisiting the 1998 design without the England crest? Let us know in the comments.
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