Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England manager | OneFootball

England coach Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract extending his commitment to the Three Lions until the 2028 European Championship, which will be hosted by the United Kingdom and Ireland, the English Football Association (FA) announced this Thursday.

The 52-year-old German, appointed coach in October 2024, had initially committed until the end of the 2026 World Cup, where he will seek to win England’s first title since the 1966 World Cup.

Under Tuchel’s leadership, the English national team, runners-up at the Euros, won all eight qualifying matches without conceding a single goal.

Coach’s Statements

“I am very happy and proud to extend my time with England,” said the former coach of Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund.

“I am very happy and proud to extend my time with England,” said the former coach of Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund. “It’s no secret that I have enjoyed every minute so far working with my players and my coaching staff, and I can’t wait to take them to the World Cup. It’s an incredible opportunity and we will do everything we can to make the country proud,” he added.

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Preparation for the 2026 World Cup

The FA stated that the new agreement with Tuchel will provide “clarity and maximum focus” ahead of the World Cup.

Before the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada (June 11 to July 19), the English team will train in South Florida and, during the tournament, will be based in Kansas.

In the group stage, they will face Croatia, Ghana, and Panama in Dallas, Boston, and New York.

Before the tournament, they will play against New Zealand and Costa Rica on June 6 and 10, respectively, with venues yet to be announced.

During the March international break, England will play against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley Stadium.

* With content from AFP

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