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Nagelsmann criticizes photographers' positions during national anthem

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:26 AM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Nagelsmann criticizes photographers' positions during national anthem

Summary

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed strong concerns about the positioning of photographers during the national anthem before World Cup matches. He compared the situation to England's Thomas Tuchel’s similar complaints, noting that the photographers block their views of the teams. Nagelsmann described the close proximity of photographers, stating he had a photo taken from just one centimeter away. Both coaches emphasized the importance of the moment, with FIFA responding to Tuchel's complaints by indicating that changes would be made. Germany qualified for the knockout stage with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast earlier today.

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By the Numbers

•Nagelsmann criticized photographers blocking views during the anthem.
•Tuchel raised similar issues regarding the England match experience.
•FIFA announced it would adjust photographers' positions.
•Germany advances to the knockout stage following a 2-1 win.
•Match against Ivory Coast occurred earlier today.

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What they're saying

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Like England coach Thomas Tuchel, Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has also strongly criticized the position of the photographers during the national anthem ceremonies ahead of the World Cup matches. According to the coaches, the photographers stand directly in front of them and block their view of the teams.
— Yahoo Sports

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