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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.

RANKED: Top 20 kits at the 2026 World Cup

There's just one week to go until the biggest show on earth gets underway, with the 2026 World Cup kicking off on June 11. If you haven't already caught a serious case of World Cup fever, what better way to get in the mood than by checking out the very best kits that will be on show in North America this summer.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	CASD Camioneros	19	9	7	3	20	12	8	34	D L W W W
6	Sportivo Italiano	19	9	6	4	21	16	5	33	W L L W D
7	Deportivo Merlo	19	8	6	5	22	22	0	30	L W D W W
8	Comunicaciones	19	8	5	6	20	17	3	29	W L W W D
9	San Martin Burzaco	19	7	7	5	22	17	5	28	L W W W L

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