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Gareth Southgate expresses faith in England for World Cup success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:48 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Gareth Southgate expresses faith in England for World Cup success
Summary

Gareth Southgate has opted not to participate in World Cup television work to avoid distractions for the England national team. He expressed confidence in the squad's readiness for the tournament, highlighting past knockout experiences that contribute to their confidence. Southgate managed England through multiple major tournaments before resigning post-Euro 2024. This summer’s World Cup in North America marks his first absence from a World Cup since 1994. The team is set to begin its Group L campaign against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday.

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  • •Southgate managed England at four major tournaments before resigning.
  • •He turned down TV work to stay out of the team's way.
  • •Southgate believes the squad is ready to win the tournament.
  • •England's World Cup campaign starts against Croatia on Wednesday.
  • •This is Southgate's first World Cup absence since 1994.
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  • 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Gareth Southgate backs England for World Cup glory after turning down TV work to ‘keep out of the way’
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Gareth Southgate managed England at four major tournaments before resigning after Euro 2024

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