The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, is set to be the biggest yet. With more teams and more matches on the schedule, FIFA has also revealed the details of the ceremonies that will take place before each match.
The 2026 World Cup will bring special ceremonies before each match. FIFA announced that players and referees will gather at the center of the pitch during the anthems, and giant flags of the participating countries will be displayed on the pitch. The footballers will enter the field through a special arch and will be accompanied by children.
The spectacle will reach maximum heights
As the tournament progresses, organizers will add new show elements, including pyrotechnic effects and colored smoke. Instead, FIFA abandoned the idea of presenting players individually, tested last year at the Club World Cup. However, the extended ceremonies could create delays before some matches, a problem that has been encountered in FIFA-organized competitions before. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has given details of the plans in place for the final tournament.
“As the World Cup grows, we continue to innovate the way sport is experienced. The fact that all players and referees will be able to look at each other in the center circle will create a moment of unity, pride and excitement that belongs to the teams and to everyone.
The World Cup is about every player and every fan, and this new pre-match ceremony reflects that!“the Swiss official told the world forum’s official website.
