Thomas Tuchel, England, Spain and UEFA
14 November 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel plans to remind his squad of UEFA’s anti-racism procedures before Sunday’s Nations League match against Spain in Madrid. The precaution follows previous racist abuse directed at England players and a recent disciplinary sanction against Spain’s federation.
UEFA’s three-step process allows officials to halt play for an announcement, temporarily remove players if abuse continues, and abandon the match if necessary. Tuchel said he may spend five minutes briefing the squad, without suggesting an incident is inevitable.
Why It Matters
The briefing highlights the safeguards available to England players ahead of a high-profile match, following previous discrimination incidents involving Spanish spectators.