Drama at the World Cup! England’s manager Thomas Tuchel is not happy after his view of the national anthem was blocked during the team’s thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia. ⚽️🎶 Photographers gathered in front of the dugout, leaving Tuchel unable to see his own team as they lined up for God Save the King. While delighted with the win, Tuchel publicly pleaded with FIFA to rethink their pre-match ceremony setup: “I’m begging FIFA to change the position of the photographers… it ruined my experience a little bit.”
Despite the pre-match hiccup, England dazzled on the field. Harry Kane’s two goals moved him level with Gary Lineker as England’s joint-leading World Cup goalscorer, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding to the tally. Tuchel’s half-time words inspired the team to charge ahead, easing off first-half nerves and securing a win. He emphasised to his players the importance of playing their way, regardless of the result.
But the charismatic manager isn’t quite ready to sing along just yet. Tuchel has previously mentioned wanting to “earn” the right to join in with the anthem—possibly saving his debut for the World Cup final, if England makes it. Until then, he’s hoping for a smoother pre-match experience when they face Ghana next. Keep watching this space for more World Cup thrills and hopefully, an unobstructed view for Tuchel! 🎉🙌 #WorldCup2026 #EnglandFootball #ThomasTuchel #FIFA