While Sweden will need to overcome Italy if they want to make it to the 2018 World Cup, the release of their 2018 adidas home shirt has got all the colours popping with Scandinavian style.
The shirt, which will get its on pitch debut as Sweden host Italy in their 2018 World Cup qualifier this weekend, is inspired by a collection of shirts from the late 80s and early 90s. Minimalist tones are met with striking style and the traditional yellow, whilst paired with a punching blue trim, is sealed with all over swag thanks to the cool as you like collar. Whether Sweden make it to the World Cup is right now up in the air, but with this shirt they've definitely got a confident look that will shine on pitch.
Sweden had a tough group to qualify from, though they've given a strong account of themselves throughout the campaign which will put them in confident spirits ahead of the playoff against Italy. While the World Cup might be the dream, it's the detail of the new jersey where all eyes are on right now. The home shirt, with its pinstripe diagonal design is one for the purists with a creative edge. While it may not shout with shapes, it's got all the presence needed to turn heads.
Flanked with the famous adidas stripes, naturally delivered in blue, it's a visual representation of a footballing nation. Whether they're booking their flights for Russia on Tuesday or focusing on a four year plan, there will be plenty of yellow shirts around to brighten the mind with optimism.
