Rooney backs Tuchel as England coach after World Cup defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Wayne Rooney urged the Football Association to retain Thomas Tuchel as England head coach following the team's 2-1 loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Despite criticism of Tuchel's substitutions that allowed a late-game comeback, he plans to continue leading England to Euro 2028. Rooney suggested that unless Pep Guardiola becomes available, Tuchel remains the best option for the role, citing the lack of alternative top-class managers. Rooney commented on Tuchel's contract extension, expressing concerns about the timing given the World Cup objectives. He also criticized Tuchel's squad selection decisions during the tournament.
- •England loses 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.
- •Rooney believes FA should stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available.
- •Tuchel's contract runs through summer 2028 after an extension in February.
- •Criticism of Tuchel's substitutions arose during the Argentina match.
- •Rooney highlighted mistakes in squad selection, impacting team performance.
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — Rooney: Guardiola the only alternative option out there for England
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney
- 7:33 PMBBC Sport — Stick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney
"Wayne Rooney believes Thomas Tuchel should remain as England manager unless the Football Association can bring in Pep Guardiola. An inquest is under way after the two-time European Championship runners-up spurned the chance to reach a second ever men's World Cup final with their semi-final collapse against rivals Argentina.
"Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.
"Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 10:48 PMRooney: Guardiola the only alternative option out there for England
Wayne Rooney believes Thomas Tuchel should remain as England manager unless the Football Association can bring in Pep Guardiola. An inquest is under way after the two-time European Championship runners-up spurned the chance to reach a second ever men's World Cup final with their semi-final collapse against rivals Argentina.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 7:33 PMStick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney
Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.
- BBC SportJul 17, 2026, 7:33 PMStick with Tuchel unless Guardiola is available - Rooney
Wayne Rooney thinks the Football Association should stick with Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless a move for Pep Guardiola is possible.
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