FIFA has mandated that Egypt remove the seven stars currently displayed on its national team jersey before participating in the 2026 World Cup. The governing body of international football is enforcing strict regulations regarding national team imagery. The reason for the demand centers around FIFA’s rules concerning the representation of past achievements on team uniforms. While the specific rationale hasn’t been extensively detailed, it relates to maintaining consistency and control over branding during the tournament. Egypt had added the stars to symbolize their seven Africa Cup of Nations titles. FIFA applies these regulations uniformly to all participating nations to ensure a standardized presentation throughout the World Cup. This decision impacts Egypt’s branding and visual identity during the competition.