ITV has apologized after Saudi Arabia’s national anthem was interrupted before their Group C World Cup match against Argentina.
After Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste’s anthem, it was the turn of Saudi Arabia at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar.
But pictures soon cut away, with several interruptions as Herve Renard’s players sang the anthem.
ITV’s commentator Sam Matterface then made a swift apology.
“We want to apologize for the brief loss of pictures during the Saudi national anthem,” said the lead commentator.
It was followed by a poor start for Renard’s team, with Paris Saint-Germain superstar Messi converting an early penalty to hand Argentina the lead.
The spot kick was awarded after a VAR check.
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