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Gary Lineker speculates on Thomas Tuchel's future after World Cup exit

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Gary Lineker speculates on Thomas Tuchel's future after World Cup exit
Summary

Gary Lineker joked that England manager Thomas Tuchel could be a 'German spy' after the national team's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in Atlanta. During an episode of The Rest is Football, Lineker criticized Tuchel's tactical decisions, suggesting he strayed from aggressive, attacking football. He questioned whether Tuchel is the right person to lead the team going forward, while guest Patrick Vieira disagreed with the notion of dismissing the coach. This commentary follows England's disappointing exit from the FIFA World Cup.

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  • •England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup.
  • •Lineker made comments about Tuchel on The Rest is Football.
  • •Lineker criticized Tuchel for not following his stated approach.
  • •Patrick Vieira defended Tuchel's position as manager.
  • •The FA has been contacted for comments regarding Tuchel.
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  • 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — Gary Lineker jokes England boss Thomas Tuchel is a ‘German spy’ following World Cup defeat
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‘We’ve been infiltrated,’ Lineker joked on The Rest is Football

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