The England national football team has appointed Thomas Tuchel as its new coach. Tuchel will lead the team to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

What happened?

The English FA confirmed that the 51-year-old German will take over the Three Lions from January. Tuchel has an impressive list of coaching successes and was identified as the preferred candidate.

Why it matters for England national football team

The appointment of Tuchel is expected to satisfy England's almost 60-year longing for their first major title since the 1966 World Cup triumph. Tuchel has won national championship titles with Bayern and PSG as well as the Champions League, the Super Cup, and the Club World Cup with Chelsea FC in 2021.

What comes next?

Tuchel will be assisted by his long-time assistant Anthony Barry at the English national team. The team's last result was a 4-2 win against Croatia on 2026-06-17. Their next fixture is against Ghana at home on 2026-06-23. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | England 4-2 Croatia (2026-06-17) | | Next fixture | vs Ghana (at home, 2026-06-23) | England captain Harry Kane has a high opinion of Tuchel after their time together at Bayern. Tuchel is the first German to hold the most important coaching post in the motherland of football.