India, June 18 -- England kickstarted their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory against Croatia at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas on June 17, Wednesday. While the players successfully delivered three points on the pitch, new manager Thomas Tuchel faced an unexpected distraction before the first whistle even blew. What was meant to be a proud, emotional milestone for the German coach quickly turned into a major irritation. Standing on the touchline for his very first World Cup match with the Three Lions, Tuchel found himself completely blocked from seeing his own players, sparking an immediate pre-match controversy.

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