Sunday 22/March/2026 – 07:35 PM
FIFA approved FIFA Uruguay officially approved the request of the Uruguay national team to place four stars above its logo on the team’s shirt during the 2026 World Cup finals. This approval comes to represent the historical achievements achieved by the team in world championships recognized by the International Federation.
According to what was published by the “talkSPORT” website, the four stars represent Uruguay’s victory in the gold medal in the Olympic Games in 1924 and 1928 (which was considered a world championship under the supervision of FIFA at the time), in addition to the two World Cup titles in 1930 and 1950, and FIFA allows Uruguay to continue this tradition for the sixth time in a row in the World Cup since the 2002 edition.
FIFA’s strict regulations regarding stars on shirts
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) applies strict guidelines that prevent teams from displaying stars that do not represent winning the World Cup title or its equivalent in internationally recognized historical tournaments. The new kit for the Uruguay national team maintains the sky blue color with golden details indicating the team’s successes. The shirt’s design was inspired by the “Art Deco” architecture in the capital, Montevideo, and the historic Centenario Stadium.
Why does Egypt appear without stars in the 2026 World Cup?
The report explained the difference between the situation of Uruguay and the situation of the Egyptian national team. Egypt was hoping to put 7 stars on its shirt in the 2018 World Cup to represent its seven titles in the African Cup of Nations, but FIFA regulations forced the Pharaohs to remove the stars, because they represent continental championships and not global ones, and this will be repeated on the Egyptian national team’s shirt for the 2026 World Cup, which will be devoid of any stars.
The Egyptian national team is allowed to display the seven stars only in matches and tournaments that are not subject to direct FIFA supervision and regulations, such as friendly matches and African competitions.
Egypt national team group for the 2026 World Cup
The Egyptian national team is preparing to compete in the World Cup next summer in Group Seven, which includes:
Belgium national team.
New Zealand national team.
Iran national team.
The matches of this group will be held in the United States of America, amid anticipation over the fate of the Iranian national team’s participation due to the current situation in the region, while Mohamed Salah’s teammates seek to achieve a historic achievement in the tournament hosted by North America.
