German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed outrage over the conduct of photographers during the World Cup match against Ivory Coast. The issue arose before the game commenced, as teams lined up for the national anthems. Nagelsmann and other coaches were disturbed by the photographers’ positioning and actions near the team benches. They believe the photographers were intrusive and disrespectful during a solemn pre-match tradition. The coaches are now calling on FIFA to address the situation and implement guidelines to prevent similar disruptions in future matches. They hope FIFA will take steps to ensure a more respectful environment for players and staff during the national anthem ceremony. The incident has sparked debate about the balance between media access and the need to protect the pre-match atmosphere.