{"id":410104,"date":"2026-06-05T10:18:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/6gnx6dd.cc\/?p=410104"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:18:07","slug":"huge-flags-and-pyrotechnics-with-world-cup-anthems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/6gnx6dd.cc\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/huge-flags-and-pyrotechnics-with-world-cup-anthems\/","title":{"rendered":"Huge flags and pyrotechnics with World Cup anthems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" src=\"https:\/\/6gnx6dd.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-241.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-410105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/6gnx6dd.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-241.png 976w, https:\/\/6gnx6dd.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-241-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/6gnx6dd.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/image-241-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The opening match of the World Cup between Mexico and South Africa will be the debut of the new ceremony for national anthems<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fifa has unveiled what it describes as a new &#8220;unique, immersive experience&#8221; pre-match ceremony for all matches at the 2026 World Cup.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All available players in a team&#8217;s squad will gather around the centre circle for the national anthems, with extra-large country flag banners on the pitch behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In previous World Cups, the starting XIs would be positioned in a line facing one of the stands with mascots in front of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fifa has been eager to find a new way of introducing the players which involves the whole stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the 2025 Club World Cup, every starting player\u00a0had an individual walk-on introduction.\u00a0This proved unpopular because it added extra time to the pre-match formalities, and a number of games kicked off late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now world football&#8217;s governing body says it will create a &#8220;360-degree ceremony&#8221; which provides an &#8220;experience from every seat&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every player selected in the matchday squad will be joined by mascots and enter the field through a dedicated arch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All players from both full squads, up to 52 if all are available for the match, will then come together in the centre circle for the line-ups and national anthems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;As the Fifa World Cup grows, we continue to innovate the way the game is experienced,&#8221; said Fifa president Gianni Infantino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Having all players and referees face each other in the centre circle during the national anthems will create a moment of unity, pride and emotion that truly belongs to the teams and to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;The Fifa World Cup is about every player and every fan, and this new pre-match ceremony reflects that.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later in the tournament, the ceremony will be enhanced to include coloured smoke or pyrotechnics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fifa has unveiled what it describes as a new &#8220;unique, immersive experience&#8221; pre-match ceremony for all matches at the 2026 World Cup. 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