Gareth Southgate expresses faith in England for World Cup success
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 7:56 PMYahoo Sports — Gareth Southgate explains why he turned down TV opportunity to cover the World Cup
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Former England boss Gareth Southgate explains why he turned down World Cup job
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Gareth Southgate backs England for World Cup glory after turning down TV work to ‘keep out of the way’
"Gareth Southgate has revealed that he turned down the chance to be a TV pundit throughout the 2026 World Cup. For the first time in four major tournaments, Southgate will not be the one leading the Three Lions after stepping down in the aftermath of the Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain.
"Southgate says he took “a conscious decision not to do the TV” as he thought his presence could be disruptive to England
"Gareth Southgate managed England at four major tournaments before resigning after Euro 2024
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 7:56 PMGareth Southgate explains why he turned down TV opportunity to cover the World Cup
Gareth Southgate has revealed that he turned down the chance to be a TV pundit throughout the 2026 World Cup. For the first time in four major tournaments, Southgate will not be the one leading the Three Lions after stepping down in the aftermath of the Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:38 AMFormer England boss Gareth Southgate explains why he turned down World Cup job
Southgate says he took “a conscious decision not to do the TV” as he thought his presence could be disruptive to England
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 7:48 PMGareth Southgate backs England for World Cup glory after turning down TV work to ‘keep out of the way’
Gareth Southgate managed England at four major tournaments before resigning after Euro 2024
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