Scotland Home Shirt 1978

Scotland, under manager Ally MacLeod, headed to the 1978 World Cup in Argentina with huge expectations, billed as a squad capable of challenging the best. Players like Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness, Archie Gemmill, and Joe Jordan formed a strong core. Hopes of glory quickly collapsed: Scotland lost their opener 3–1 to Peru and drew 1–1 with Iran, sparking national embarrassment. In the final group game, they produced a famous 3–2 win over the Netherlands, with Gemmill scoring an iconic solo goal. Despite the victory, Scotland went out on goal difference, and the campaign became a cautionary tale of overconfidence.