Prepare to feel a little lost during the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup. FIFA is set to change one of football’s most iconic rituals: the national anthem ceremony.
The rules of the game are changing, as discussed here. But that’s not all. There will be cooling breaks… and a completely revamped pre-match protocol. No more players lined up facing the official stand. From now on, teams will turn toward their own giant flag displayed in the center of the pitch.
The Center Circle Becomes the Star
The goal is simple: to create an even more impressive spectacle for fans in the stadium and for millions of viewers watching on TV.
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The center circle will become the heart of the ceremony, with players gathered facing their national flag in a staging inspired by major American sporting events.
FIFA hopes to make the moment more emotionally powerful and more visually spectacular. One thing is certain: even national anthems are no longer escaping FIFA’s desire to turn the World Cup into a global show.
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