The Football Association, Thomas Tuchel and England
4 September 2026
The Football Association’s review of England’s 2026 World Cup campaign will include feedback from players as well as Thomas Tuchel and his staff. The review follows England’s semifinal defeat to Argentina and eventual third-place finish after beating France.
At least three senior players had privately questioned Tuchel’s late substitutions and defensive approach against Argentina, according to the supplied reporting. The FA will also examine the impact of repeatedly returning to the team’s permanent Kansas City base during the tournament.