It is one of the most emotional moments in all of sport, players standing shoulder to shoulder, hand on heart, as their national anthem plays before a World Cup match.
In 2026, FIFA has made sure every single player on the squad feels that moment, not just the starting eleven.
FIFA announced that all players – including the substitute – in their respective matchday squads will gather around…
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