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England's Thomas Tuchel throws first pitch at Royals game in Kansas City

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

England's Thomas Tuchel throws first pitch at Royals game in Kansas City
Summary

England national team manager Thomas Tuchel threw a ceremonial first pitch at Kauffman Stadium before the Kansas City Royals faced the St. Louis Cardinals on June 18, 2026. Tuchel, in Kansas City for the FIFA World Cup, threw a strike for the ceremonial pitch, attended by England captain Harry Kane and teammates. The Royals went on to defeat the Cardinals with a score of 14-6. England, following a 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening World Cup match, is based in Kansas City for the tournament and will play Ghana next on June 23.

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  • •Thomas Tuchel throws a ceremonial first pitch before Royals game.
  • •England beat Croatia 4-2 in their World Cup opener.
  • •Royals defeat Cardinals 14-6 in the baseball game.
  • •England's next World Cup match is against Ghana on June 23.
  • •England is based in Kansas City for the tournament.
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The England national team, a.k.a. the Three Lions, are based in Kansas City for the duration of their 2026 FIFA World Cup run.

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