Celebrate one of the most dramatic campaigns in World Cup history with the Argentina 1990 Goalkeeper Retro Football Jersey. Arriving in Italy as defending champions, Argentina endured a difficult opening defeat against Cameroon before recovering to reach their second consecutive World Cup final. Under manager Carlos Bilardo, the team overcame Brazil in the Round of 16 and defeated Yugoslavia and host nation Italy through penalty shootouts. Their remarkable journey ended with a narrow 1–0 defeat against West Germany in Rome, but the tournament remains a memorable chapter in Argentine football history.
Goalkeeper Sergio Goycochea emerged as one of Argentina's greatest heroes after replacing Nery Pumpido, who suffered a broken leg during the group-stage victory over the Soviet Union. Wearing number 12, Goycochea produced decisive penalty saves against Yugoslavia and Italy, helping Argentina advance through two tense knockout encounters. His performances complemented a squad led by captain Diego Maradona and featuring Claudio Caniggia, Jorge Burruchaga, Oscar Ruggeri, Juan Simón and José Basualdo. Together, they demonstrated the determination and defensive resilience that defined Argentina's tournament.
The 1990 goalkeeper jersey represents a distinctive period in international football, when goalkeeper shirts featured their own identity, separate from the traditional sky-blue-and-white colours worn by Argentina's outfield players. Its historical appeal is closely connected to Goycochea's remarkable performances and the team's unforgettable journey through Italy. For collectors seeking a goalkeeper shirt associated with an iconic World Cup campaign, this retro jersey offers a meaningful tribute to one of Argentina's most celebrated goalkeeping stories.
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Argentina 1990 GK Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 46 31 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
Information
Details
Season/Year
1990
Team
Argentina National Football Team
Country
Argentina
Competition
1990 FIFA World Cup – Italy
Tournament Result
Runners-up
Tournament Record
7 matches, 2 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses
World Cup Final
Argentina 0–1 West Germany
Head Coach
Carlos Bilardo
Starting Goalkeeper
Nery Pumpido – No. 1 (first two matches)
Key Goalkeeper
Sergio Goycochea – No. 12 (six appearances)
Other Goalkeepers
Fabián Cancelarich – No. 22; Ángel Comizzo – No. 1 (injury replacement)
Key Players
Diego Maradona, Claudio Caniggia, Jorge Burruchaga, Oscar Ruggeri, Sergio Goycochea
Kit Type
Goalkeeper
Historical Significance
World Cup runners-up and Goycochea's decisive penalty shootout performances against Yugoslavia and Italy
Argentina's 1990 World Cup campaign was defined by resilience, dramatic knockout victories and exceptional goalkeeping. After an unexpected opening defeat to Cameroon, Carlos Bilardo's side progressed through the tournament and reached a second consecutive World Cup final. An injury to starting goalkeeper Nery Pumpido against the Soviet Union brought Sergio Goycochea into the team. He became a national hero by saving two penalties against Yugoslavia and another two against host nation Italy. Argentina ultimately lost the final 1–0 to West Germany, but Goycochea's performances remain among the tournament's most memorable achievements.
Rec. Player Printing Options
For the Argentina 1990 goalkeeper jersey, traditional number-only printing is recommended to reflect the original World Cup appearance. Player names were not displayed on match shirts during the tournament. The following numbers correspond to Argentina's documented 1990 World Cup goalkeeper registrations, although the exact shirt colour and design should be matched to the relevant match before claiming a fully authentic recreation.
Best Printing Choice: GOYCOCHEA 12
Other Strong Options: PUMPIDO 1 / CANCELARICH 22 / COMIZZO 1
Printing
Recommendation
GOYCOCHEA 12
Argentina's outstanding goalkeeper during the knockout stages, saving four penalties across shootouts against Yugoslavia and Italy. The definitive choice for the 1990 World Cup campaign.
PUMPIDO 1
Argentina's starting goalkeeper and a member of the 1986 World Cup-winning team. He started the first two matches before suffering a serious leg injury against the Soviet Union.
CANCELARICH 22
A reserve goalkeeper in Argentina's original World Cup squad. A distinctive option for collectors interested in the complete tournament roster.
COMIZZO 1
Joined Argentina's squad as an injury replacement for Pumpido. Although he did not appear in a match, his inclusion forms part of the team's unusual goalkeeping history.
DETAILED RECOMMENDATION
We recommend GOYCOCHEA 12 as the best printing choice for the Argentina 1990 Goalkeeper Jersey. Sergio Goycochea became one of the defining figures of the tournament after replacing the injured Nery Pumpido. His extraordinary penalty shootout performances against Yugoslavia and Italy were instrumental in Argentina reaching the World Cup final.
PUMPIDO 1 is an excellent alternative, representing the experienced goalkeeper who began the competition as Argentina's first choice. CANCELARICH 22 offers a more unusual collector's option, while COMIZZO 1 commemorates the goalkeeper who joined the squad following Pumpido's injury.
For its connection to Argentina's dramatic journey to the final, GOYCOCHEA 12 remains the definitive recommendation.
