England manager Thomas Tuchel (L) was interviewed by a journalist after a game
The 2026 World Cup is set to see a major change in how interviews with players and coaches are conducted on matchdays.
According to Martyn Ziegler of The Times, the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) is considering tweaking the timing of interviews to allow for more engagement and perspectives.
He disclosed that the federation plans to hold televised half-time interviews with players and coaches to provide comments on what transpired during the first half.
It was noted that each nation will be required by regulation to assign players and coaches for interviews after the first half break.
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The norm of holding press conferences a day before a match is set to be reformed, with pre-match press conferences now scheduled two days before games to give team officials more time to prepare.
FIFA believes these changes will enhance publicity for the tournament and allow fans to hear more directly from players and coaches during matches.
This will mark a historic change in the Mundial, as interviews have traditionally been held only before and after matches, giving players and coaches the chance to share their thoughts on the scoreline and key events.
Meanwhile, the World Cup draw has been conducted, with the 48 teams grouped into 12 groups from A to L for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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