FIFA Bans Egypt’s Jersey From the World Cup
FIFA said seven Africa Cup of Nations stars must be removed and shirt numbers changed after visibility tests.
- FIFA ordered Egypt to remove seven stars from their World Cup kits and change gold numbering to white, just two days before their opening match in the United States.
- The Egyptian Football Association received notification four months ago that FIFA regulations prohibit national teams from displaying stars for continental victories, permitting them only for World Cup triumphs.
- EFA Media Officer Mohamed Morad Thabet told ESPN the team anticipated the change as a "routine procedure," with manufacturer Puma updating jersey numbers to white to ensure better visibility.
- On Monday, the Pharaohs face Belgium in Seattle, seeking their first-ever victory in the tournament after failing to win a fixture in previous World Cup appearances.
- Egypt returns to the tournament for the first time since 2018, while Uruguay remains the only team permitted to wear four stars for World Cup and Olympic triumphs.
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Egypt to Remove Africa Cup Stars From World Cup Kits After FIFA Reminder
The Egyptian Football Association announced that the “seven stars” traditionally shown on the national team jersey, symbolizing Egypt’s seven Africa Cup of Nations titles, will be removed for the current World Cup after a Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) request. The Egyptian side’s kit has long featured the stars above the crest to reflect the team’s continental achievements, but FIFA has reiterated that the display of …
Egypt's national football team has to do without the usual stars on the jersey at the World Cup. The back numbers are also changed at FIFA's request.
Egypt's national team has to do without the usual stars on the jersey at the World Cup. The back numbers are also changed at FIFA's request.
FIFA ask Egypt to remove seven stars from kit
Egypt will play their FIFA World Cup matches in kits not bearing the stars commemorating their seven Africa Cup of Nations victories, following a reminder from FIFA, according to sources within the Egyptian Football Association.
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