6 May 2026 • Jake, 16 • 1 min read

Kit of the Day #36: Austria — The Red-and-White That Always Looks Sharp

Austria’s first World Cup in 28 years. David Alaba’s last dance. A classic red-and-white kit that never goes out of style. Day 36 of Kit of the Day is full of sentiment.

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🇦🇹 Austria

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A 28-year wait ends

Austria’s last World Cup was France 1998. Twenty-eight years later they finally return, slotted into Group J with Argentina, Algeria and Jordan.

The design

Classic red home shirt with a single horizontal white band across the chest (the national flag in miniature) and a modern crest. One of the cleanest heritage templates in the tournament.

Who to watch

David Alaba in what will almost certainly be his last World Cup, Konrad Laimer in midfield, Marcel Sabitzer still carrying the creative load. A squad that finally gets the platform they deserve.

Why you should care

This might be the single most emotional kit of the tournament given how long the country has waited. Alaba shirts specifically will be collector items the moment he retires.

Buy and read more

Shop the shirt on the Austria buy page. Tomorrow: South Africa. Full countdown.

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Written by

Jake

Football kit obsessive · 16 · writes for Footy Kits Battle

Jake has been collecting football shirts since he was nine and reviewing them on Footy Kits Battle since the 2026 World Cup cycle started. His takes lean opinionated, his loyalties shift weekly, and his mum has banned any new kit purchases until at least August.

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