Exclusive image.. Did the Saudi Arabian flag get special treatment in front of Uruguay?

Social media has witnessed controversy over an exclusive photo ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.

Saudi Arabia’s national team drew 1:1 at home with Uruguay in the first round of the group stage early Tuesday morning at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.

Social media pioneers shared a picture that was different from previous games, where players from both teams stood to salute the flag before kick-off as the flags of both countries were raised from the ground.

The social media pioneers said this had not happened in previous games due to the uniqueness of the Saudi flag, which bears the motto of monotheism.

In search of the truth of the matter, no official statement was issued by the organizing authorities about the existence of special treatment due to the secrecy of the Saudi flag, although the picture was indeed different from previous meetings.

Notably, a draw between Saudi Arabia and Uruguay brought Group H back to nil after a goalless draw between Spain and Cape Verde, with each team earning one point.