diff --git a/video/out/x11_common.c b/video/out/x11_common.c
index b8c92100db..ce94679cd0 100644
--- a/video/out/x11_common.c
+++ b/video/out/x11_common.c
@@ -1506,7 +1506,7 @@ static void vo_x11_map_window(struct vo *vo, struct mp_rect rc)
 
     // map window
     int events = StructureNotifyMask | ExposureMask | PropertyChangeMask |
-                 LeaveWindowMask | EnterWindowMask;
+                 LeaveWindowMask | EnterWindowMask | FocusChangeMask;
     if (mp_input_mouse_enabled(x11->input_ctx))
         events |= PointerMotionMask | ButtonPressMask | ButtonReleaseMask;
     if (mp_input_vo_keyboard_enabled(x11->input_ctx))