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Explained: Why ALL squad players must join World Cup pre-match anthems

FIFA has announced a significant protocol modification that will see every squad member take part in the pre-match national anthems at the upcoming World Cup. Moving away from traditional sporting custom, football's global governing body has mandated that both starting line-ups and substitutes congregate together on the pitch ahead of kick-off.

Last Dance: Legends playing at their final World Cup in '26

The 2026 World Cup is set to be a historic tournament, unlike any that have come before it. Expanded to 48 teams for the first time and spread across three countries - the United States, Canada and Mexico - it promises to be the biggest spectacle in the competition’s near-100-year history.

Now’s the time! Why historic Messi meeting shouldn’t scare England

England have never come up against Lionel Messi, and Robbie Fowler has told GOAL why the 2026 World Cup could be the perfect occasion in which to cross paths with the Argentine GOAT. The ex-Three Lions frontman says the 2022 champion should not scare Thomas Tuchel’s side, while a reunion with old adversaries Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal should also be embraced.

Pos.	Team	P	S	U	N	T	G	+/-	Pkt	Form
14	Ulinzi Stars	34	11	8	15	35	37	-2	41	S S S N U
15	Mathare United	34	11	8	15	31	35	-4	41	S N S N U
16	Posta Rangers	34	9	13	12	31	40	-9	40	N S U S U
17	Bidco United	33	5	11	17	18	39	-21	26	S N N N U
18	Sofapaka	34	3	10	21	19	51	-32	19	N N U N U

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