Scotland has made a small change to their kit for the Brazil World Cup game.
As Scotland aims to move past the World Cup Group Stage for the first time, they’ve called on the spirit of a beloved legend by making a special change to their kit for the big match against Brazil.
After a historic win against Haiti, Scotland is in a great spot to reach the Round of 32—unless something very unlucky happens with goal difference. If they do, it will mark a huge milestone after nine tournaments. Scotland hasn’t gotten out of the group in any of their eight previous tries, including a close call in 1974 when they stayed unbeaten but were knocked out on goal difference. The bigger 2026 World Cup gives the Tartan Army their best shot so far.
To boost their chances, the team’s usual kit has been updated to inspire passion and luck. For this crucial game, all 26 Scotland shirts have a special quote stitched inside the neckline. Adidas printed these words from the late Denis Law to motivate the players.
The quote says: “Look round the room at each other, listen to the fans out there, and throw everything at anyone who is trying to stop Scotland from winning.”
Denis Law is one of Scotland’s top goal scorers, tied with Kenny Dalglish, and the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d’Or (in 1964). He beat famous players like Eusebio and Jimmy Greaves, scoring 46 goals in 42 league games for Manchester United. Law also played in Scotland’s win against Zaire in the 1974 World Cup—it was his last international game. His words mean a lot as the team honors his memory after he sadly passed away last year.
Scotland isn’t the only team to change their kits for the World Cup. England also updated their jerseys for the opening match against Croatia. Haiti had to change theirs just days before the tournament because FIFA asked the kit maker to remove images related to the Battle of Vertières. Egypt also had to take stars off their badge, since FIFA wants stars to represent World Cup wins only—though Ivory Coast is an exception.
Some players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Yūto Nagatomo, and Manuel Neuer even got special patches to celebrate their amazing international careers.