Scotland

In their UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifier against Bulgaria on Tuesday, Scotland Under-21 took the pitch showcasing an alternate look for their 2026 away kit. Instead of the default dark shorts, the young Scots paired their salmon-toned away jersey with alternate white shorts. Big thanks to @g4ryw4lker.

The Scotland 2026 away kit, which features subtle vertical purple pinstripes and the retro Trefoil logo, blended cleanly with the white shorts that carry matching peach-red Three Stripes down the sides. With Bulgaria lining up in white shirts and green shorts, the mix allowed Scotland to avoid any clash while delivering a bright, retro-inspired aesthetic on the pitch.

This specific combination had previously been spotted in Scotland kit documentation as one of several designated options for the 2026 cycle. Ahead of the senior side's upcoming international campaigns, the Under-21 side provided the first on-pitch appearance for the white shorts setup, earning plenty of positive reactions from kit enthusiasts.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been spotted keeping in shape during his summer off-season while wearing a Scott McTominay Scotland national team jersey.

The Portuguese midfielder shared a photo on his Instagram story showing him taking part in a casual kickabout clad in Scotland's salmon pink 2026 World Cup away kit, complete with McTominay's name and number four printed on the back.

Fernandes tagged his former Manchester United teammate in the post alongside an emoji, highlighting the enduring friendship between the two players.

The Scottish national team's equipment staff have taken an extra step to inspire their players during the 2026 World Cup by adding motivational phrases to the inner collar of their match shirts.

This initiative is part of the broader "Choose Scotland" campaign, which features messaging such as "You can’t choose where you’re born but you can choose who you stand with."