FIFA requests modifications to Egypt’s shirt for the 2026 World Cup

The Egyptian Federation received instructions from the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) requiring modifications to the “Pharaohs” national team’s shirt before participating in the 2026 World Cup, according to Egyptian media.
The amendments included removing the seven stars that symbolize the number of “Pharaohs” championships in the nations of Africa, given that the stars on the World Cup teams’ shirts are limited to the titles achieved in the World Cup only, and not any other continental or regional championships, in addition to changing the colors of the players’ numbers from gold to white, with the aim of increasing the clarity of the numbers and making them easier to distinguish during matches and television broadcasts.
The draw for the 2026 World Cup placed the Egyptian team in Group Seven, alongside the teams of Belgium, Iran, and New Zealand.
The “Pharaohs” will open their World Cup campaign in the current edition held in the United States, Canada and Mexico by facing Belgium next Monday.