FIFA declines Iraqi flag equalization at 2026 World Cup
The International Federation of Football (FIFA) rejected the Iraqi Football Federation's request to have the Iraqi flag displayed alongside the Saudi flag at the 2026 World Cup. The request was to raise the Iraqi flag during the national anthem due to a phrase that says "God is Greatest" on it, similar to what happened with the Saudi flag. FIFA confirmed that this will not happen again in the remaining matches of the tournament, and that the Hard Rock Stadium pitch was affected due to the pressure from those carrying the soaked flag. The Iraqi team began their World Cup matches against Norway at Gillette Stadium in Boston.
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