The FAI have brought at least one outfield jersey to market in each of the past 10 years. In the past 10 years, Ireland have brought out more new outfield shirts than their last opponents Hungary and this week's semi-final rivals Czechia combined. The average number of new outfield shirts for Uefa nations since 2017 is 10.65, again approximately half Ireland’s total. It would be difficult to argue that this volume of new playing gear is necessary for Ireland on a purely practical level. Excluding the new home and away kit, and the black third kit which was released prior to Christmas, they are bringing out new jerseys at a rate of one for every five fixtures.

Source: Irish Examiner March 23, 2026 11:05 UTC