Julio Cortez

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — England coach Thomas Tuchel was upset that photographers blocked him from seeing his team during the playing of the national anthem before a victory over Croatia in his World Cup debut.

Soccer balls are seen near statues of cattle in honor of the World Cup soccer tournament as a person walks by Thursday, June 18, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy V·squez throws to the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 19, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Austria's Marcel Sabitzer participates in a training session ahead of his team's World Cup Group J soccer match against Argentina, Sunday, June 21, 2026, in Dallas.

Gabriel Caseres, of Orlando, Fla., wears an Argentina jersey with soccer pendants on his chain while attending a rally ahead of his team's World Cup Group J soccer match against

An Austria fan dances outside the stadium before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Austria in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026.

FILE - Micah Nori, the lead assistant coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, directs play during the first half in Game 3 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals against the

Japan players participate in a training session ahead of their World Cup Group F soccer match against Sweden, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Demolition is visible to the stands at Toyota Stadium, home of MLS soccer's FC Dallas, as Sweden's Viktor Gyokeres, far right, controls the ball with teammates during a training session

Sweden's Besfort Zeneli speaks to reporters following a training session ahead of his team's World Cup Group F soccer match against Japan, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Frisco, Texas.