Event Brief
Photographers criticized for close access during anthems
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
Summary: Photographers were allowed close access to coaches during World Cup anthems, but some people object.
WHO: Some people unhappy with photographers' close access
WHAT: Criticism that photographers got too close to coaches during World Cup national anthems
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 6:33 PM ET
WHERE: World Cup venues
WHY: They objected to photographers being allowed very close to coaches during the anthems.
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