Egypt to Remove Africa Cup Stars From World Cup Kits After FIFA Reminder (opens in new tab)

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 such stars is not permitted during World Cup matc...