Euro 2024 kicks off on Thursday when hosts Germany take on Scotland, but which nations will be looking the best over the next month? It’s time to get ranking…
You see, you, dear readers, have been most vocal on the subject of the kit rankings. “Where’s the kit rankings? “When are you going to do the kit rankings?” “Why aren’t you doing the kit rankings now?” And so on.
And so, the kit rankings. Yep, it is indeed that time again to take a look at all of the shirts which will be gazing upon over the next month in Germany. Some good, some not so good, and some with absolutely no distinguishing features whatsoever and so stuck in the middle somewhere.
Please remember to leave your comments, angry or otherwise, in the comments section below. Let’s do this.
What in the name of the Tour de France is this? The shade of blue just doesn’t quite seem to work with the rest of it, and it creates something of an assault on the eyes that would be better suited to a cyclist.
Come on lads give us something to work with will you?
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They have absolutely had this one before. No doubt about it. Hopefully the away one is more interesting.
Seriously?
Black kits can be quite striking and in some cases intimidating, but dull grey ones? Granted it isn’t as grey as that Euro 96 number was, which at least means Gareth Southgate won’t get any PTSD when they go to penalties.
Anyone else looking forward to Wimbledon?
Not quite sure what the collar is doing or what the point of it doing that is.
Same, but red.
That pattern on the front doing it for anybody? Stops it from being dreadfully dull, at least. But only just.
Sometimes there just isn’t really anything to say.
Yeah it’s pretty dull red kit, but at least the flag is a big plus.
Same joke but in white.
Fresh from the ‘this kit could have been made at any point since 2000 and probably has’ files comes this from Austria, who do at least have a nice map on the front in case they make a swift exit. Isn’t a long trip home, at least.
You’re all quite right, it is a worse version of the Albania home kit. You’ll find that in a bit.
For regular readers of these rankings, 1. sorry, and 2. you probably know what’s coming here don’t you? Croatia’s checks are far too important to be messed around with in the fashion that they are here, with Nike going too big this time around. Come on, we’re verging on quarters here. Get a grip.
Yeah not a classic is it? England’s best squad going to a major tournament for generations won’t exactly be looking that memorable in a shirt which really could have been seen in any era post-1990. In fact it probably was.
When one badge just isn’t enough. There’s something very mid-2000s about Hungary’s Adidas home kit, and that isn’t a bad thing at all.
Does the deeper, darker red on this Belgium kit signify anything? Perhaps that they mean business this time and will finally shed their reputation as big tournament bottlers? No, it’s just a colour choice. Stand down.
Can you win a major tournament in pink? Yes this is 2024, of course you can. It is certainly a memorable Adidas shirt, and unique among the nations competing this summer. Could you pull it off though?
Middle badge alert. Poland are one of just two countries to have taken such an approach at this Euros, and they’re the only one to have done it for their home and away kits. We can’t think of much more to say about it tbh.
Presumably there will be a number in that big blank space in the middle there, so it won’t look as big or as blank eventually. And who doesn’t like a red stripe on a summer’s evening?
Definitely one they’ve had before. Has to be.
Like Hungary they’ve gone for the two badge approach here, albeit putting them next to each other with the Nike logo over on the left, and if you’re wondering what it is that is so 2006 World Cup-ish about it it is that little red bit under the neckline. A nice nod to another German tournament there.
They love their mountains in Slovenia, and the addition of them here takes the attention away from what looks to be a line of QR codes all stacked on top of one another running down the middle. It’s a nice shade of green though.
Any pinstripes are good pinstripes, even the very faint ones. A nice effort from Ukraine, who don’t have to put up with Sweden sharing the yellow and blue Adidas limelight at this Euros.
The pattern looks like tartan, doesn’t it? Because it’s Scotland, see. This is nice. The yellow on the Adidas detailing makes it stand out a little more than it would do if it was white.
Why yes it is just a white version of the red home kit, well spotted. Nicer though.
The collar is a bit… different isn’t it? Works though.
Albania are all business in this mean-looking red number with a collar that is absolutely screaming out to be turned up and and inspire you to snarl at people. The only miss is the white Macron logo, which looks a little out of place.
‘UEFA law 13.4.2 states that a) Hummel should always make Denmark kits, b) those glorious white chevrons shall be expertly spaced along the sleeves, and c) this will be pleasing’
That’s Euros heritage right there. They’ve messed around with the orangeness of the orange in the past but I think we can all agree that this is outstandingly orange.
This means business doesn’t it? If you turned up at five-a-side and the team you were playing against were sporting this then you’d just know that you’d be in for a tough night. The red is a bit more vibrant than other reds on this list, and that’s good.
Yeah it’s quite nice, but Scotland play Germany, Switzerland and Hungary in their group so they’ll surely need to reach the last 16 to have any chance of wearing it, and well you’ve already guessed the punchline haven’t you?
It’s different, and the little orange tints on the front are a nice touch to an away shirt for a very digital age. It probably says that on all the marketing stuff doesn’t it?
What’s that? It looks just like plenty of other red kits on this list so why is it substantially higher than them? Because you don’t make the rules, that’s why.
Strong, middle badge meaning business from Turkey, who have almost certainly had this kit before but it’s a good one so we’ll allow it.
Now this is how you do checks. Just about the right size, with a funky little slant to them too. Good. Strong. Approved.
Quite a lot going on isn’t there? Certainly on the shoulders and sides anyway. Adidas and Germany go together like currywurst and lager and they’ve produced this decent effort for the hosts this time around.
The tournament’s defending champions are in Adidas blue this time around, but the splash of green on the sleeves does give it a nice Italian feel. Or something like that.
In a wondrous turn of events, Ukraine play fellow yellows Romania in their first match at this Euros and so we will be seeing this excellent pinstriped away kit. Terrific work all round everyone.
A lighter shade of red than we’ve seen from Spain in the past, particularly during their golden period of 2008-2012 when they won absolutely everything. Can they do it again while resembling the sunburnt arm of a British bloke in Benidorm? Time will tell.
Oh yes. Terrific stuff from one of the main contenders for glory this summer. Just imagine how good this will look as they’re belting out that national anthem.
You’re looking at the collar. We’re looking at the collar. Everyone’s looking at the collar. The gold Adidas logo is the only misstep on this wondrous effort. You really need to win something before you do that, lads.
Green, then white, then red. It’s like the flag, see. And the cars in The Italian Job. And it’s also a lovely away kit.
Good gravy this is nice. It’s Nike, but there’s a hint of that lovely retro blue and white Adidas pattern they brought back for a Manchester United away kit the other year. Strong.
It’s 3pm. You’ve slept off the hangover from the night before. You’ve got your shorts and your flip-flops on, your sunglasses perched on top of your bucket hat. You slowly make your way down towards the Mallorca coastline, ready to go again. Salud.
Ooh la bloody la. Some white kits are bland, and there are plenty on this list, but not this one. The pinstripes are perfect and add an extra layer of class to this alongside the big cock(steady)erel. Just a terrific football shirt.