1994 Season Italian Home Ground

The 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States saw this home jersey witness Italy's legendary journey from the brink of elimination to the final. After a 0-1 loss to Ireland in their opening group match left them in a precarious position, they narrowly advanced with a 1-0 win over Norway and a 1-1 draw against Mexico, securing qualification on goal difference. The knockout stage became Roberto Baggio's personal stage—scoring the 88th-minute winner against Nigeria, netting the 88th-minute winner against Spain, and scoring twice in the semifinal victory over Bulgaria. With three 2-1 victories, Italy marched proudly into the final. After a 120-minute stalemate against Brazil in the final, an injured Baggio missed a crucial penalty in the shootout, leading to a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat and a silver medal. This jersey immortalized Baggio's consecutive heroics while also bearing witness to one of football's most devastating moments.
This jersey features the iconic “azzurri blue” as its primary color, with a subtle, intricate pattern of the national football association's emblem woven into the fabric, discreetly showcasing national pride. The retro polo collar features green-white-red trim, precisely echoing the national flag's colors.
It stands as the “battle-tattooed totem” of Baggio's peak career, witnessing his legendary performance of scoring all five goals in the knockout stages while also etching the regret of missing the decisive penalty in the World Cup final. It embodies the iron-willed spirit of legends like Maldini and Baresi. The dominant “azzurri blue” with subtle textured patterns stands as one of the most recognizable home kits in Italian football history, while Diadora's craftsmanship adds a retro-inspired quality.
As the jersey worn by the World Cup runners-up, its dual legacy of glory and heartbreak makes it a coveted collector's item. It serves as both an emotional tribute to football's golden era of the 1990s and a core treasure filling the gap in Italy's retro collection, possessing irreplaceable historical value.