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Thomas Tuchel

Why France are favourites to reclaim the crown at the 2026 World Cup

France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino happy with US response despite 2-1 loss to Germany

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 06: 


Antonee Robinson #5 of United States celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between United States and Germany at Soldier Field on June 06, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.   Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Tough World Cup conditions ‘no excuse’ for England, says Thomas Tuchel

England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media during a press conference on June 5.
England coach Thomas Tuchel speaks to the media during a press conference on June 5.

Tuchel shrugs off pitch worries, poor weather ahead of tune-up game against New Zealand

England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference ahead of their international friendly against New Zealand, Soccer Football, International Friendly, England Press Conference, The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S., June 5, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol
England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference ahead of their international friendly against New Zealand, Soccer Football, International Friendly, England Press Conference, The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S., June 5, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol

Shearer says defence and Kane key as England chase World Cup victory

TV Pundits and former players Alan Shearer, Nicky Butt and David Ginola before a match, Soccer Football, Premier League, Newcastle United v Manchester United, St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain, April 13, 2025. REUTERS/Scott Heppell
TV Pundits and former players Alan Shearer, Nicky Butt and David Ginola before a match, Soccer Football, Premier League, Newcastle United v Manchester United, St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain, April 13, 2025. REUTERS/Scott Heppell

England's World Cup puzzle: Promise, dependence on Kane, search for identity

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Group Stage - England v Republic of Ireland - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 17, 2024 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Nations League - Group Stage - England v Republic of Ireland - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - November 17, 2024 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

World Cup heat an obstacle to overcome but England can go far, says manager Thomas Tuchel

England manager Thomas Tuchel says they are prepared for the heat during the June 11-July 19 World Cup in North America.
England manager Thomas Tuchel says they are prepared for the heat during the June 11-July 19 World Cup in North America.

England bank on Kane's Bayern goal fest for World Cup success

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group K - Andorra v England - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - June 7, 2025 England's Harry Kane scores their first goal REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group K - Andorra v England - RCDE Stadium, Cornella de Llobregat, Spain - June 7, 2025 England's Harry Kane scores their first goal REUTERS/Albert Gea/File Photo

Reaction to Guardiola ending his decade-long tenure as Manchester City manager

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Brentford - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 9, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City v Brentford - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 9, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match REUTERS/Chris Radburn/File Photo

Tuchel gambles on chemistry as England squad raises eyebrows

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Thomas Tuchel announces England squad - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - May 22, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Thomas Tuchel announces England squad - St George's Park, Burton upon Trent, Britain - May 22, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.