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Ranking all of England's World Cup kits
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World Cup memories are often defined by the kits that are on display at tournaments and England are no different.
For 2026, there's a fresh trim on the collar and a return to all-white for the home shirt, while the Three Lions are back to their traditional red for the new Nike away strip
But where do the new 2026 designs rank in the history of England's World Cup kits? DAZN News counts them down...
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23. 1970 Home
We're starting with the 1970 home kit. Now, this isn't confirmation that it's England's 'worst-ever World Cup kit', more that it was only a slight modification on the 1966 set and the Three Lions were far less successful in them.
They essentially made the shirt short-sleeved and repeated the clean design that the team had been wearing since 1965. It's smart, it's simple, but it had already been done.
Worn in: England's 1-0 defeat to Brazil, the setting for the iconic image of Bobby Moore and Pelé.
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22. 1970 Away
Rinse and repeat from the previous entry. This isn't England's worst away kit worn at the finals, but it is a repeat of the iconic 66 shirt - only with short sleeves.
Nothing wrong with the sleek and classic design, but it's a repeat. Good, we're clear on those? Let's move on.
Worn in: The crushing quarter-final exit to West Germany as England let a 2-0 lead slip to crash out of the tournament.
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21. 2010 Home
Now here's where we get controversial. There were a lot of fans of Umbro's Tailored range, and we were big fans of the kit that preceded this, which sat between tournaments. This effort for South Africa, though, was bland.
We're all for a polo collar, but not when it's part of a shirt that just looks and feels like a school polo shirt - and one of the cheaper versions, too. It didn't help it was also worn in a forgettable finals for the Three Lions, too.
Worn in: The goalless draw with Algeria, which saw Wayne Rooney shouting down the camera in a rant towards England's fans.
20. 2010 Away
We're doubling down on 2010 with only a tiny bit more love for the away shirt, but not by much. Umbro did away with the polo collar, with a simpler, rounded design on what was essentially a plain red shirt.
It only picks up some brownie points for the white cuffs that have some interest, and how much the bigger badge stood out on the chest.
Worn in: The embarrassing defeat to Germany and the image of Frank Lampard's shot going way over the line and still being disallowed.
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19. 2014 Home
Nike's turn to go dull this time, with their kit for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, again, which was one to forget for the Three Lions.
More lightweight than Umbro's range and a nice vibrant shade of blue for the numbers and badges, but that was very much all there was to it. Much like the three group games for England.
Worn in: All three group games as England finished bottom and were on the first plane back from South America.
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18. 2026 Away
England are back in red for 2026 following their move to dark purple for Euro 2024, and its newness means it's yet to really resonate with us or have a historical impact just yet.
As a design, the navy and red combination works very well and gives off small 1990 vibes, yet we're not too sure on the central badge placement - especially as it doesn't match the home.
Worn in: A first World Cup warm-up win against New Zealand.
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17. 1966 Home
Some may think this ranks a little low, but when you think of the 1966 World Cup, it's rare that anyone really thinks of the home shirt; such is the cultural impact of the images from the final.
Many would call it a 'proper' England kit, and there's no denying its classic look and the part it played on the way to the Three Lions' greatest ever triumph.
Worn in: The semi-final win over Portugal that booked England's place in the tournament's showpiece.
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16. 2006 Away
A shirt very much of its era, and screams WAGS and England's Golden Generation in Germany.
Umbro stuck with a classic red, but added a motif of the St George's flag on the shoulders to make it stand out from some of the other ideas. Not sure if it really needed gold numbers; however, it definitely dropped points there.
Worn in: The 2-2 draw with Sweden, which saw Joe Cole score one of England's all-time great World Cup goals.
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15. 2018 Home
The fashion talk in 2018 was more about the chosen suit attire of Gareth Southgate than what England were wearing on the pitch, but waistcoat aside, the 2018 home kit is one of Nike's best efforts at a World Cup for the Three Lions.
Again, it was simple, but the red trim around the collar was a delicate enough touch to make it stand out, and it matched perfectly with the red numbers and traditional blue shorts.
Worn in: The semi-final defeat to Croatia, the furthest England had gone at a World Cup since 1990.
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14. 1970 Third
Going back on what we said slightly about the 1970 shirts, but this stands out for being such a unique colour choice, one England hadn't seen until that point.
It was an era where kits had rarely been experimented with, but this sky blue number is an often forgotten, delicious look for the national team.
Worn in: A group stage win over Czechoslovakia that saw Allan Clarke score the only goal from the penalty spot.
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13. 2026 Home
Nike's latest offering for 2026 is one of their better and more interesting England efforts, even if it falls victim to a template we'll see at the tournament.
The red and navy trim offer 1998 vibes, and the detailing up the sides of the shirt gives it its own uniqueness that will hopefully make a statement in the States.
Worn in: March's friendly defeat to Japan...not the best start.
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12. 2002 Away
A red and navy look that isn't too dissimilar from the latest effort, with the blue trim lines notable down the side of the shirt.
This was during a phase when Umbro made their shirts reversible, meaning the inside could be worn as a training shirt. Not that anyone ever did that, which is why Umbro never repeated the idea.
Worn in: England's 'revenge' against Argentina as David Beckham buried the demons of 1998 by scoring the winner from the penalty spot in the group stage win.
11. 2018 Away
Eight years ago, England's away colours were also red, and it rates as one of Nike's better away designs, if again a little on the too simple side.
The pattern of the St George's cross woven into the fabric was a nice touch, and stood out when twinned with red shorts. An effective design in a memorable tournament for the Three Lions.
Worn in: England's first-ever World Cup penalty shootout win, as Jordan Henderson buried the ghosts in the win over Colombia.
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10. 2022 Home
Nike flipped the script for the 2022 home shirt and reintroduced a shade of blue not seen since the Euro 96 days.
The turquoise colour was added to the cuffs, and along the shoulders, a two-tone effect was made using different shades of blue. A real Marmite England design.
Worn in: A 3-0 win over Wales in a rare meeting between the two nations on the tournament stage.
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9. 1982 Away
A much-loved classic design from Admiral, that spread across both the home and away shirt, with the away not having quite the same impact as the first choice look.
The panels across the shoulder and the huge England badge are such a bold look, and it has stood the test of time.
Worn in: The opening game against France when Bryan Robson netted after just 27 seconds.
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8. 1986 Home
A design that doesn't get its flowers enough, and one that is synonymous with one of the most famous World Cup matches of all time.
The shirt had a strong V-neck collar in navy, and its subtle pinstripes are a design that is totally worthy of his place among the top ten. The less said of the tiny 80s shorts, the better, though.
Worn in: Diego Maradona's devil and angel performance in the 1986 quarter-final, where the icon's infamous handball almost overshadowed his solo run and wonder goal.
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7. 2006 Home
Forget the arguments over England's 'golden generation' and just marvel at the design Umbro came up with for their kit in Germany.
What could well have been a simple, plain shirt was given the bonus of a striking St George's cross down the right shoulder, making it an instant classic look.
Worn in: Another knockout at the hands of Portugal as the Three Lions failed from the spot after a goalless draw.
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6. 2002 Home
A kit recently brought back by the Soccer Aid lot, England's 2002 offering again incorporated a touch of red in the most symmetrical way.
Breaking up the white design was a blue trim across the shoulders, combined with a strong red line that went all day down the shirt and behind the badge.
Worn in: The early-morning exit against Brazil, where Owen put England ahead before Ronaldinho's floating free-kick settled the tie.
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5. 1998 Home
Often referred to as the 'darts it' in reference to the panels up the side that looked like flights on a dart, everything just seemed to work on this kit.
The red and blue panel matched the big 90s polo collar perfectly, and it even included a tiny England flag as part of the design. Even the centralised badge felt right on this number.
Worn in: The best game of the tournament. Owen's solo goal, Beckham's red mist, and ultimately England's failure from the spot again.
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4. 1998 Away
Completing the best-ever set of England kits was the away offering at France '98, which kept elements of the home design but with some added features.
The big collar was the same, as was the badge in the middle, but this deep red offering also had motifs of a flowing flag woven into the material. Chef kiss.
Worn in: England's Group Stage win over Colombia, which saw goals from David Beckham and Darren Anderton.
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3. 1982 Home
Admiral's finest footballing moment. Like the away kit, a timeless design, but in white, it's bolder, better, and one that strangely has never been homaged properly.
The V-neck and the big bold panels of red and blue are still worn today by England fans, and it's because it's a belter of a design.
Worn in: Two group stage wins over Czechoslovakia and Kuwait, in a tournament rarely remembered for much else for England fans.
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2. 1990 Home
If we're talking design and the feels strictly, Italia 90's home shirt really is the best England shirt of all time, isn't it?
The smart blue polo collar, the Umbro trim, and the shiny checkered pattern woven into the fabric make this shirt a masterpiece and made football kits cool again.
Worn in: Gazza's tears, Lineker's point to the camera and the heartbreaking penalty shoot-out defeat to Germany. At least England looked great in defeat.
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1. 1966 Away
Never really a debate, was there? It may be simple, it may not be fancy, but when it comes to the England kit, how can it not be the shirt that the Three Lions won the World Cup in?
An iconic moment, in an iconic shirt, that's yet to be beaten. England's definitive World Cup shirt.
Worn in: Do we really need to say? Some people are on the pitch...
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