Dutch national team retro football shirt from COPA Football from the official KNVB collection. This retro shirt is based on the football shirt that was worn during the 1978 World Cup. This Holland retro shirt is predominantly orange and has a black round neck and black trims. On the left chest a beautiful Holland emblem of the famous lion. Cool Dutch national football shirt for the real Orange fan! The COPA retro shirts have a regular fit. Nice shirt for King's Day, a European Championship or a World Cup football.
During the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, the Dutch national team reached the final, just like 4 years before. The final was lost 3-1 against the home country. In the group with Peru, Scotland and Iran, the Netherlands managed to leave Scotland behind with a better goal difference. In the second round, the Netherlands started furiously and swept Austria 5-1 off the field. After a draw against West Germany and a victory over Italy, the final was reached. After 90 minutes it was equal, (1-1). In the extension, the Argentinians appeared to have the longest breath and it eventually became 3-1. Some of the players who wore this shirt during the 1978 World Cup were Haan, Rep, Krol, Neeskens and Rensenbrink.