World Cup: FIFA introduces a new pre-match ceremony format

Author: senenews.comPublished on: June 6, 2026Country: World

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FIFA has officially announced a new pre-match ceremony format for the World Cup, replacing the traditional two parallel rows with teams gathering in a circle on their own half of the field. During the national anthems, two large flags will be unfurled on each side of the pitch to enhance the patriotic spectacle.

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