Report: Uruguay Forced to Remove 2 Stars for 2026 World Cup
- FIFA's Decision: FIFA has ordered Uruguay to display only two stars on their jerseys for the 2026 World Cup, corresponding to their World Cup titles, not including Olympic gold medals.
- Luis Suárez's Admission: Luis Suárez reignited the debate by stating he doesn't consider the 1924 and 1928 Olympic titles as World Cup equivalents, influencing FIFA's decision.
- Historical Context: The AUF has long argued that the Olympic Games of the 1920s were FIFA-organized world championships, but FIFA has been distancing itself from this view, referring to the 1950 victory as Uruguay's 'second star'.
The endless debate surrounding the four stars above the Uruguay crest appears to have reached a definitive conclusion. According to reports from South America, FIFA has officially ordered the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) to attend the 2026 World Cup with only two stars on their jerseys. Big thanks to @showdecamisas for the heads-up.
Uruguay Kit to Feature 2 Stars Only
According to journalist Victor Hugo Morales, the sport's governing body has laid down the law.
"FIFA decided that Uruguay will use 2 stars on their shield", Morales posted on X. "FIFA decided that Uruguay must display only 2 stars on their shield, corresponding to the World titles won, although historically the country has displayed 4 stars, including the Olympic gold medals of 1924 and 1928".
Luis Suárez Reignites the Debate
The controversy was reportedly reignited by a surprising source: Luis Suárez. In a recent viral video, the striker admitted that he does not view the 1924 and 1928 Olympic titles as World Cup equivalents.
"We have two and they gave us two more, but I don't count them. Argentina has more World Cups than Uruguay", Suárez stated.
This admission from the country's greatest-ever goalscorer reportedly accelerated FIFA's decision-making process regarding the upcoming tournament in North America.
A Long Time Coming
While the AUF has long argued that the Olympic Games of the 1920s were FIFA-organized world championships, FIFA has been slowly distancing itself from this interpretation. In official articles published as recently as July 2023, FIFA referred to the 1950 Maracanazo victory as Uruguay adding their "second star".
If this ruling is strictly enforced, the Uruguay 2026 World Cup kits will be the first in decades to feature a modified crest with only two stars, marking a massive visual change for La Celeste.
Do you agree with FIFA's decision to force Uruguay to drop two stars? Or should the Olympic history be respected? Let us know in the comments below.
