1998 Season Netherlands Home Ground

1998 France World Cup: This orange home jersey witnessed the artistic football peak of the “Orange Army.” They advanced as group winners after a 0-0 draw against Belgium, a 5-0 rout of South Korea, and a 2-2 stalemate with Mexico. In the Round of 16, Davids' last-minute long-range strike eliminated Yugoslavia. The quarterfinals featured one of the most iconic clashes in World Cup history. — Bergkamp received a 60-meter pass from De Boer, executing a flawless sequence of “trap, turn, strike” to eliminate Argentina. After a grueling 120-minute semifinal against Brazil, Kluivert equalized with a header. Though they ultimately lost on penalties and missed the final, their display of total football throughout the tournament stunned the world. Bergkamp's moment of genius and Kluivert's agile positioning made orange the most dazzling color of the tournament.
This jersey pays homage to Dutch football's iconic design: rich orange dominates the palette, echoing the historical roots of the Dutch royal family's “Prince of Orange” flag. Black vertical stripes outline the chest, while the classic Adidas three-stripe shoulder design features a contrasting white colorway, staying true to the style of the 1974 “Golden Generation” jerseys. Thick polyester fabric and a relaxed cut recreate the authentic, unadorned feel of 1990s football. Flocked numbers provide sharp, three-dimensional clarity, while the embroidered Dutch Football Association crest on the left chest adds solemnity, perfectly replicating the details of the players' original kits.
This jersey stands as the closest testament to the “Uncrowned King's” pinnacle and serves as a living embodiment of the total football philosophy. Wearing it preserves the artistic moment of Bergkamp's decisive strike while allowing the fusion of orange glory and 90s retro football culture to transcend time and space, perpetuating the enduring faith in the beautiful game.