Few football shirts are as recognisable as the sky-blue and white stripes of Argentina. They’re more than just kits, they’re symbols of passion, flair, and history. From Maradona’s “Hand of God” to Batistuta’s thunderous strikes, Argentina’s shirts have been worn in football’s most legendary moments.
Here’s our ranking of Argentina’s most iconic retro kits of all time.
1. Argentina 1986 Home Kit
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Why iconic: Maradona’s World Cup—the “Hand of God” and the “Goal of the Century.”
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Design: Classic striped Adidas design with V-neck collar and subtle simplicity.
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Legacy: Immortalized by Maradona’s genius in Mexico ’86.
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2. Argentina 1994 Home Kit
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Why iconic: Batistuta’s three goals and Maradona’s final bow at a World Cup.
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Design: Adidas three-stripe shoulders, bold collar, and a fresh take on the stripes.
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Legacy: A shirt remembered for flair and controversy in equal measure.
3. Argentina 1978 Home Kit
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Why iconic: Worn as Argentina lifted their first-ever World Cup on home soil.
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Design: Simple sky-blue and white stripes with classic long sleeves.
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Legacy: Mario Kempes and a nation’s footballing breakthrough.
4. Argentina 1990 Home Kit
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Why iconic: The gritty Italia ’90 campaign that took Argentina all the way to the final.
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Design: Adidas design with sharper stripes and darker blue details.
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Legacy: Maradona’s leadership and Goycochea’s penalty heroics defined this shirt.
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5. Argentina 2006 Away Kit (Black)
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Why iconic: Worn during Argentina’s classic World Cup run in Germany.
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Design: Rare black away shirt with light-blue trim.
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Legacy: Associated with Messi’s first World Cup goal and Argentina’s flair-filled side.
6. Argentina 1998 Home Kit
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Why iconic: The Bielsa era and Argentina’s return to attacking football.
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Design: Clean Adidas stripes with black collar trim.
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Legacy: Linked to the memorable clash vs. England in France ’98.
7. Argentina 1982 Home Kit
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Why iconic: Worn during Maradona’s World Cup debut in Spain.
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Design: Bold blue stripes, classic Adidas collar.
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Legacy: A shirt tied to the rise of football’s most iconic player.
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8. Argentina 1991 Copa América Kit
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Why iconic: Worn when Argentina lifted the Copa América with Batistuta leading the line.
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Design: Classic stripes, minimal detailing, pure elegance.
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Legacy: A shirt tied to Argentina’s dominance in early 90s South American football.
9. Argentina 2002 Home Kit
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Why iconic: Associated with the Riquelme, Ortega, and Batistuta golden squad—though remembered for an early World Cup exit.
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Design: Wider stripes, modern Adidas tailoring.
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Legacy: Stylish but bittersweet, a fan-favourite despite the disappointment.
10. Argentina 1987 Copa América Kit
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Why iconic: Maradona captaining Argentina in front of home fans.
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Design: Simple striped Adidas template, old-school feel.
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Legacy: A shirt that linked the ’86 triumph with Argentina’s Copa campaigns.
From the glory of 1978 and 1986 to the bold looks of the 90s, Argentina’s retro kits reflect both triumphs and heartbreaks. They’re more than football shirts—they’re reminders of a footballing identity defined by passion, artistry, and unforgettable players.
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