Argentina 1978 World Cup Home Shirt | Champions on Home Soil

THE SHIRT WORN THE NIGHT ARGENTINA CONQUERED THE WORLD

Buenos Aires, June 1978. A nation holds its breath as Mario Kempes — the tournament's top scorer — fires Argentina to their first ever World Cup title on home soil. The iconic light blue and white stripes of the Albiceleste, worn in front of a delirious River Plate crowd, became the symbol of a country's greatest sporting moment.

Kempes, Ardiles, Passarella and Luque — a generation of Argentine talent that delivered the ultimate prize. This is the shirt of that unforgettable night, one of the most iconic kits in World Cup history.

THE DETAILS
100% breathable polyester · Classic late 1970s relaxed retro fit · Era-correct detailing · Light blue and white stripes

THE STORY
Manager: César Luis Menotti · Era: 1978 · Iconic moments: Mario Kempes' two goals in the final vs Netherlands, Argentina's first World Cup title, ticker-tape River Plate stadium

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
Your shirt will arrive carefully packaged, ready to wear or display.

FREE PERSONALISATION ⚽
Add any name and number in the original era-correct style — completely free. Simply leave your personalisation details at checkout or message us after ordering.

THE RETRO XI GUARANTEE 🛡️
Every shirt is quality checked before dispatch. If something's not right, we'll make it right.

SIZING 📏
Slim fit. Order one size up from your usual UK size.
S · 36" (UK XS) / M · 38" (UK S) / L · 40" (UK M) / XL · 42" (UK L) / XXL · 44" (UK XL) · See size chart.

RETURNS 🔄
Full refund for damaged or incorrect items within 14 days of delivery. Personalised shirts refundable for faults only.

SHIPPING 🚚
Free worldwide shipping. Dispatched within 3 business days. Europe & USA: 10-14 days · Rest of World: 15-21 days.

WHY THE RETRO XI?
We live and breathe retro football. Every shirt in our collection tells a story — and this one tells one of the greatest.

The Retro XI / The Golden Era of Football