Tuchel secures change from Fifa regarding photographer positioning
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
England head coach Thomas Tuchel successfully requested Fifa to relocate photographers from obstructing the bench during national anthems. Prior to England's 4-2 victory over Croatia, Tuchel expressed frustration over his limited view, which hindered his ability to see his players. In response, Fifa has altered its policy, grouping photographers closer to the halfway line to ensure coaches have an unobstructed view. This change has been first implemented during other World Cup matches. Tuchel stated that the experience was somewhat diminished by the obstruction.
- •Tuchel advocated for photographer relocation before the Croatia match.
- •Coaches will now have clearer views during national anthems.
- •Fifa implemented this policy change immediately for affected matches.
- •The relocation follows Tuchel's complaints about blocked views.
- •England won their World Cup opener 4-2 against Croatia.
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"Thomas Tuchel said a "special moment was ruined" and FIFA have now reportedly acted to the England coach being swarmed by photographers during the national anthems ahead of the World Cup clash with Croatia."I am begging FIFA to change the position of the photographers for the national anthem because I could not see my team in the national anthem," he said.
"FIFA have responded to a critique from England manager Thomas Tuchel following the Three Lions’ 4-2 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday. Speaking with reporters following England’s match, Tuchel expressed his frustration that he could not see any of his players during the national anthems before the game because photographers were…
"Thomas Tuchel’s first World Cup match as England head coach came with an unexpected frustration before kick-off. As the national anthems played, photographers around the dugout blocked his view of the team.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 8:00 PMFIFA amend World Cup photographer rules following England manager’s complaints
FIFA have responded to a critique from England manager Thomas Tuchel following the Three Lions’ 4-2 win over Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday. Speaking with reporters following England’s match, Tuchel expressed his frustration that he could not see any of his players during the national anthems before the game because photographers were…
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:41 PMTuchel 1 photographers 0 after World Cup moment 'ruined'
Thomas Tuchel said a "special moment was ruined" and FIFA have now reportedly acted to the England coach being swarmed by photographers during the national anthems ahead of the World Cup clash with Croatia."I am begging FIFA to change the position of the photographers for the national anthem because I could not see my team in the national anthem," he said.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:33 PMFIFA change pre-match protocol at World Cup after Thomas Tuchel complaint
Thomas Tuchel’s first World Cup match as England head coach came with an unexpected frustration before kick-off. As the national anthems played, photographers around the dugout blocked his view of the team.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:06 PMThomas Tuchel secures another World Cup win as national anthem complaint prompts Fifa rule change
Tuchel was unhappy with where photographers were placed for the national anthems on Wednesday
- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 5:44 PMTuchel's complaints lead to Fifa moving photographers
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has won a battle with Fifa to get photographers moved away from the bench during the national anthems.
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