Egypt forced to change World Cup kit: FIFA banned seven African Cup stars

 **Egypt** is preparing to make its **2026 World Cup** debut against **Belgium** with a last-minute update to its official clothing. FIFA ordered the Egyptian FA to remove the seven stars above the national emblem, a symbol of the seven African Cup triumphs between 1957 and 2010. The decision is related to the regulations of the highest international competition, which allow only stars referring to titles won at the World Cup to be displayed on the shirts used during the World Cup. As the national team has never been world champions, Mohamed Salah's team will have to play in a modified version of their kit. **The previous case also applies to Haiti** This is not the first case of FIFA's intervention in this edition of the tournament. A few days ago, Haiti was also forced to change its match shirt after the international federation decided that an illustration dedicated to the Battle of Vertières in 1803, the historical event that ended the country's independence, was inconsistent with the regulations. The Haitian national team wore the shirt in two friendlies played in Florida, but FIFA subsequently banned its use in official World Cup matches. **Strict formal attire rules** The Egypt case confirms the strict line taken by FIFA regarding technical equipment during the World Cup. Each element on the shirts is subjected to detailed inspections to ensure compliance with the standards set out in the competition regulations. For Salah and company, the match against Belgium will also be special from a non-sports perspective, as the uniform will no longer feature the seven stars that have been a symbol of the Egyptian national team's continental success for years. --- ## Related Articles 1. [ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਦੀ Türkiye ਖਿਲਾਫ ਸ਼ਾਨਦਾਰ ਵਿਜੇਤਾ ਤੋਂ 4 ਮੁੱਖ ਗੱਲਾਂ | FIFA ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਕੱਪ 2026](https://khidarikhabran.com/khabran/turkiye-4-fifa-2026) 2. [FIFA World Cup 2026 – How to Watch on TV and BBC iPlayer](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-how-to-watch-on-tv-and-bbc-iplayer)