FIFA stars only represent World Cup victories
Egypt had to strip seven stars from its national jersey because they honored regional titles rather than global championships.
While national football teams often decorate their crests with stars to celebrate past victories, FIFA maintains strict control over what these symbols represent during the World Cup. The governing body dictates that stars displayed on a jersey must only correspond to winning the tournament itself. This rule ensures that the visual prestige of a star is reserved exclusively for world champions.
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