A decision has been made. England settles Tuchel's future as national team manager
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
The future of Thomas Tuchel at the helm of the England national team no longer depends solely on the result of the World Cup round of 16 clash against Mexico. According to The Telegraph, the leadership of the Football Association has decided to keep its trust in the German coach even if the team is eliminated—unless a truly catastrophic scenario unfolds.
Before the tournament kicked off, Tuchel was entrusted with leading England to a new level following Gareth Southgate's departure. Shortly before the World Cup, his contract was extended until the summer of 2028, though the agreement includes special clauses allowing the FA to terminate the deal without a hefty payout if key objectives are not met.
The source notes that things could have turned out very differently. Had England lost to DR Congo in the round of 32, Tuchel would have almost certainly lost his job. However, the team managed to avoid a shocking exit thanks to a late goal from Harry Kane, which prompted a shift in the FA's stance.
Now, the Football Association intends to evaluate the German coach's work comprehensively, rather than based on a single match's outcome. When making the final decision, they will take into account the level of opposition, the quality of the team's play, and England's overall journey through the tournament.
As a result, even a possible defeat to Mexico will not automatically trigger Tuchel's dismissal. The FA remains hopeful that the German specialist can build a squad capable of competing for major trophies in the coming years.
