When many NFL stars retire, they normally begin careers in TV broadcasting.This year, we have seen it with Russell Wilson, who is joining CBS Sports’ coverage of the NFL.Russell Wilson is joining CBS Sports after retiring from the NFLGettyTom Brady, the greatest quarterback of all time, retired and signed a 10-year, $375 million deal with FOX Sports.Even some active players have dabbled in broadcasting, with Kirk Cousins serving as a quest studio analyst for the divisional round of the playoffs in 2025.However, former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch did not follow this formula.Lynch retired from the NFL in 2019 after a 12-year career, where we won Super Bowl XLVIII with Seattle, and immediately threw himself into the world of acting.He is renowned for his comedic roles and guest appearances, and widely recognized for his recurring acting roles on HBO’s Euphoria.He has also developed into a leading man for private eye comedy series on Amazon.However, his latest gig is par for the course for Lynch.Lynch spotted photographing USMNT World Cup winThe former All-Pro has been a credentialed photographer since last August – a path that baseball great Ken Griffey Jnr has also trod.He was first seen throwing a stiff arm to protect his camera during a preseason contest between Seattle and the Las Vegas Raiders.He can now add “credentialed World Cup photographer” to his resume, thanks to his appearance at the United States’ 2-0 victory over Australia on Friday.Marshawn Lynch was spotted photographing USMNT’s 2-0 win over AustraliaGettyLynch had to protect his camera during a preseason contest between Seattle and the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025GettyThe 40-year-old seemed to work just the first half, with the FOX broadcast panning to him watching the game next to his former teammate Cliff Avril.Lynch may have become the first-ever World Cup credentialed photographer to have his own suite during a game.Lynch delivered inspirational hype message to USMNT fans before win over AustraliaBefore taking the field to snap some shots, Lynch made an appearance on ‘The Men in Blazers Show’ where he discussed the anticipated game between USMNT and the Socceroos.“This is how I see it. They done caused an earthquake already,” Lynch said.“We just want to make sure that the building stays put together, because I think if they get loud enough, I think they can bring that mother—— down for sure. “That should be the goal. Let’s see if we can bring that thing down. They get lit.”View Tweet: https://x.com/hashtag/MDL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5EtfwThe crowd responded to Lynch’s speech with loud cheers as World Cup fans gathered outside of Lumen Field for pregame festivities.The players responded too, without their star man, Christian Pulisic, they delivered an emphatic performance led by their ‘cash money’ midfield.USMNT booked their place in the Round of 32, but face Turkey on June 26 in their last Group D fixture before the knockout phase gets underway.Mauricio Pochettino’s squad have secured their status as group winners, and is means they know they will stay in California for the Round of 32.That gave will take place in Santa Clara, and a win there would bring them back to Seattle for the Round of 16 – where Lynch may just have his camera at the ready for a history-making occasion.Stay up to date with the NFL across all our talkSPORT platforms – subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest news, opinion, exclusive interviews and our daily unfiltered, unscripted show ‘The S* Word, from 8am ET