Thomas Tuchel — England men's football team manager, leading squad at 2026 World Cup in North America.
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The Namibian
Thomas Tuchel will name his 26-man squad for the tournament in North America
“The German coach will name his 26-man squad for the tournament in North America on Friday and began making calls to players the previous day.”
Maguire ‘shocked’ to be omitted from England World Cup squadThe Namibian
Thomas Tuchel has become English Football Association's latest gun for hire
“The former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss has become the English Football Association's latest gun for hire in a bid to end a wait to win a major tournament that stretches back to 1966.”
World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battleThe Namibian
Thomas Tuchel said set-pieces and long throws have become defining feature this Premier League season
“"These things will matter… All these patterns are back and crosses are back, as well," said England's Thomas Tuchel earlier this season.”
How might this World Cup be won on the pitch?The Namibian
Thomas Tuchel did not succeed in navigating the club's tumultuous politics at Bayern Munich
“Since then, the former Manchester City captain has built a brilliant team while managing to navigate the club's tumultuous politics — an achievement which eluded both Thomas Tuchel and Julian Nagelsmann during their time at Saebener Strasse.”
Bruised Bayern ‘already motivated’ for next Champions League tiltThe Namibian
Thomas Tuchel grew visibly frustrated as passes went astray with alarming regularity
“Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Marc Guehi, Kobbie Mainoo and Anthony Gordon also failed to catch the eye and Tuchel grew visibly frustrated as passes went astray with alarming regularity.”
Mitoma fires Japan to historic first win over EnglandThe Namibian
Thomas Tuchel said friendlies are the last opportunity for players to compete for their World Cup ticket
“England boss Thomas Tuchel said this month's friendlies are the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup but insisted "no one is on the plane" yet.”
England stars have ‘last chance' to earn World Cup spots: TuchelThe Namibian
Thomas Tuchel announced extended 35-man squad for matches against Uruguay and Japan
“Tuchel on Friday announced an extended 35-man squad for matches against Uruguay and Japan at Wembley, on March 27 and 31.”
England stars have ‘last chance' to earn World Cup spots: TuchelThe Namibian
Thomas Tuchel said he had "no doubt whatsoever about Sadio's quality and what he can bring us"
“Manager Thomas Tuchel, just two games into his Bayern reign, said he had "no doubt whatsoever about Sadio's quality and what he can bring us", explaining "it's only a matter of time."”
Bayern hope Mane can ‘find himself' at familiar foe FreiburgThe FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
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The FIFA World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage with eight teams remaining, including France, Morocco, Spain, and Belgium. Matches are taking place in the United States beginning Thursday.
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England won 3-2 against Mexico in Mexico City at the Estadio Azteca despite playing with ten men after defender Jarell Quansah received a red card early in the second half. The victory sets up a quarter-final match against Norway and is hailed as England's greatest win on foreign soil.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with Harry Kane also scoring from the penalty spot. England will face Norway in the last eight.
6 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England play Mexico on Sunday in the Estadio Azteca as Erling Haaland and Norway face Brazil in a separate round-of-16 match, with two more quarter-final spots available after France and Morocco qualified on Saturday.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
England must confront Mexico's fanatical home crowd and high-altitude Azteca Stadium on Sunday in a World Cup round-of-16 tie with a quarter-finals place at stake. Mexico have won all four home games without conceding a goal, while England narrowly beat DR Congo 2-1 to advance.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane says he feels "as good as ever" as he pursues more World Cup goals for England; the captain has scored 72 goals for club and country in the 2025/26 campaign, second only to Lionel Messi's 82-goal haul in 2011/12, and has five goals at the World Cup so far.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored two goals in England's 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the World Cup round of 32, bringing his tournament total to five goals and moving him to sixth on the all-time World Cup goal-scoring list.
2 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England to a 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in Atlanta, securing a World Cup last-16 spot. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the knockout round despite a performance that Tuchel's side will need to improve.
1 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Croatia defeated Ghana 2-1 on Saturday to secure second place in Group L and advance to the World Cup last 32, where they will face the runner-up from Group K in Toronto on Thursday. England topped the group after beating Panama 2-0.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Jude Bellingham scored and assisted as England defeated Panama 2-0 to top World Cup Group L, with Harry Kane adding a second goal. England will now face a third-placed team in the knockout rounds rather than Portugal.
28 June 2026 · The Namibian →
England drew 0-0 with Ghana in a World Cup group match, dominating possession with 19 shots but failing to break down Ghana's goalkeeper Benjamin Asare. Both teams have four points with one game remaining to play in Group L.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Harry Kane scored in first half stoppage time to give England a 1-0 win over New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up match in Florida. England dominated possession but created few clear chances against a side ranked 81 places below them.
7 June 2026 · The Namibian →
New Zealand suffered a 4-0 defeat to Haiti in a World Cup warm-up friendly at Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Tuesday, a loss coach Darren Bazeley called "really disappointing" and New Zealand's heaviest in nine years. The match was delayed 30 minutes due to lightning, and New Zealand faces England next before the World Cup begins.
3 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Pep Guardiola announced Friday he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season after winning 20 trophies over a decade, including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League trophy. He will continue as a global ambassador for the City Football Group.
22 May 2026 · The Namibian →
England defender Harry Maguire said he was "shocked and gutted" to be left out of Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad for the tournament in North America. The 33-year-old Manchester United centre-back, who has 66 caps, had been included in the England squad in March but will not be travelling to the World Cup.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The 2026 World Cup has attracted leading coaches to international positions, including Thomas Tuchel to England and Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil, reversing international football's typical struggles to compete with club football for top talent.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The article examines how international football differs from club football, citing the absence of a transfer market and the pragmatic constraints on national team coaches who must work with available players and fewer high-profile matches.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract starting July 1, 2026. Alonso, who guided Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten double in 2023/24, left Real Madrid after seven months and takes over a club that has spent over one billion pounds on players since 2022 but won no domestic trophy in eight seasons.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Bayern Munich lost 1-1 at home to PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated to return to the competition next season.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Japan secured their first-ever victory over England with a 1-0 win at Wembley on Tuesday, with Kaoru Mitoma scoring in the 23rd minute of the World Cup warm-up friendly. The result highlighted Japan's emergence as a competitive force ahead of the upcoming World Cup, while England's performance raised fresh doubts about their squad depth ahead of the tournament.
1 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton while Chelsea were thumped 3-0 by Everton, both slipping further from the top five places that guarantee next season's Champions League football. The losses give renewed hope to other clubs including Everton, Brentford, and Fulham in the race for Champions League qualification.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, calling the matches the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup in June. Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo return after recent good form, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, and Ollie Watkins are notably absent.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →