Thomas Tuchel Targets England’s First Foreign‑Coach World Cup Win

England manager Thomas Tuchel revealed his ambition to become the first foreign‑born coach to lift the World Cup after the squad wrapped up its Dallas preparations for the 2026 tournament. He highlighted the long‑standing “foreign‑coach curse” and said breaking it would bring unprecedented joy to the nation.

England will face Croatia in the opening match, a game that could set the tone for Tuchel’s historic quest. The manager stressed that a victory would resonate far beyond the pitch.