The flags of Saudi Arabia and Iraq are not laid on the ground during World Cup pre-match ceremonies because they include religious wording.

RIYADH — Long before the Pantone green background, white shahada inscription and sword became globally recognized as the national symbol of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s flag underwent several stages of ...

The 2026 World Cup has introduced a striking visual element to its pre-match rituals. Oversized national flags now stretch across the pitch before kickoff, creating a dramatic display of participating ...

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia marked Saudi Flag Day on Wednesday, March 11, commemorating the historic day when King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud approved the Saudi flag in its current form in 1937. The ...

Saudi Arabia's flag is strictly prohibited from touching the ground as the football world witnesses new pre-match initiatives from FIFA Players have walked out to enormous flags that cover almost half ...