Why Saudi Arabia and Iraq flags are not laid down at World Cup

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

Flags of countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq will not be ‌placed on the ground during pre-match activities at the World ⁠Cup as they bear sacred ‌Islamic text. At World Cup ‌matches across the ...

Soccer - Iraq and Saudi Arabia flags will not be placed on ground at World Cup

By Rohith Nair MIAMI, June 23 (Reuters) - Flags of countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq will not be placed on the ground during pre-match activities at the World Cup as they bear sacred Islamic ...
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Iraq and Saudi Arabia flags will not be placed on ground at World Cup

MIAMI, June 23 - Flags of countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq will not be placed on the ground during pre-match activities at the World Cup as they bear sacred Islamic text. At World Cup matches ...