Correction: Uruguay to Keep 4 Stars for 2026 World Cup - FIFA Confirmed Decision in 2022

Update: A few days ago, Footy Headlines reported that FIFA had ordered Uruguay to remove two stars from their crest for the 2026 World Cup. We must clarify that this information was incorrect.

We have since verified that the issue was definitively resolved years ago. Uruguay will retain their four stars for the 2026 World Cup, consistent with a ruling FIFA made back in 2022.

Uruguay to Keep 4 Stars for 2026 World Cup

The rumor regarding the removal of the stars stems from a real controversy that occurred in 2021. At that time, FIFA - through an email sent to kit supplier Puma, unofficially requested that the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) remove two stars, arguing that only the 1930 and 1950 World Cup titles should count.

However, the AUF launched a rigorous defense, utilizing historical documents to prove the validity of their four world titles.

Following the scandal, FIFA officially backed down. In May 2022, FIFA confirmed that Uruguay is permitted to display four stars on their jersey for the 2022 World Cup and all subsequent tournaments.

This decision was a victory for Uruguayan historians, who successfully argued that the 1924 (Paris) and 1928 (Amsterdam) Olympic football tournaments were "FIFA Open World Championships" organized by FIFA before the World Cup existed.

• 1924: Olympic Gold (Recognized as FIFA World Championship)
• 1928: Olympic Gold (Recognized as FIFA World Championship)
• 1930: FIFA World Cup Winner
• 1950: FIFA World Cup Winner

Therefore, despite the recent rumors circulating online, fans can expect the Nike Uruguay 2026 World Cup kits to proudly feature the traditional four stars above the crest.

We apologize for the confusion caused by our previous report.

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