FIFA, Thomas Tuchel and England
19 June 2026
FIFA has adjusted its pre-match photographer policy after Thomas Tuchel complained that photographers blocked his view during England’s national anthem against Croatia. The England boss said the wall of media ruined part of a special moment.
Photographers will now be grouped closer to the halfway line, while coaching staff can move laterally for a clearer view. The revised approach was trialled during Czech Republic against South Africa, with England seeking further clarity.