Why each team’s entire squad will sing national anthems at World Cup 2026

The World Cup will feature a ‘fan-centric’ national anthem ceremony before the kick-off of every match. Every player selected in the matchday squad will now be involved, not just the starting line-ups, allowing them to step into the spotlight and group together around the centre circle banner before the national anthems.The new pre-match ceremony at the Fifa World Cup 2026 (Fifa)Fifa believes it will maximise the pride and emotion for those representing their country on football&rsqu