Description
Match worn or issued Sweden home shirt during the 1990 World Cup by the number 15. (West-)Germany became champions by winning 1-0 against Argentina. Glenn Strömberg was the player who wore the number during all three World Cup matches. He was substitute during the first two matches, against Brazil and Scotland. Strömberg scored the only goal in the lost game against Scotland (1-2).
This shirt was worn by the squad during training and photoshoot sessions. Unfortunately, they did not play with these kind of shirts during the official World Cup matches. They played in the same shirts, but without the Sparbanken sponsor.
The Sweden national team entered the 1990 World Cup in Italy with high hopes but endured a disappointing campaign. Drawn into a tough group, they lost all three matches—1-2 to Brazil, Scotland, and Costa Rica—despite taking the lead in two of them. Key players like Tomas Brolin, Jonas Thern, and Roland Nilsson showed promise, but defensive lapses proved costly. After their early exit, Sweden focused on rebuilding, which eventually led to a strong showing at Euro 1992 and third place at the 1994 World Cup.
Glenn Strömberg was a talented Swedish midfielder, known for his technical skill, vision, and leadership. After early success with IFK Göteborg, winning the UEFA Cup in 1982, he moved to Benfica before establishing himself at Atalanta, where he became a club legend from 1984 to 1992. Strömberg was a key figure for the Sweden national team throughout the 1980s, representing his country at Euro 1988 and playing a vital role in midfield with his intelligence and composure.
Year: 1990
Size: Large
Condition: Excellent
Brand: Adidas
Sponsor: Sparbanken
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