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Thomas Tuchel says England's World Cup starts anew in knockout stage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:35 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Thomas Tuchel says England's World Cup starts anew in knockout stage

Summary

England manager Thomas Tuchel stated that the World Cup begins again for the team now that they have advanced to the knockout stage after topping Group L. They secured a 2-0 victory over Panama in their final group match, where Jude Bellingham earned player of the match honors with a goal and an assist. Tuchel acknowledged the challenge posed by their opponent but felt England deserved the win despite difficulties in scoring. Looking ahead, he emphasized the importance of team spirit and energy as they prepare for the next phase of the tournament.

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•England topped Group L after beating Panama 2-0.
•Jude Bellingham scored and provided an assist.
•Tuchel praised the team's performance and preparation for knockout matches.
•England’s next opponent in the round of 32 is yet to be determined.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel says the World Cup will ‘start again’ now England have reached the knockout stage, and topped Group L.England beat Panama 2-0 in their final group game, but it was no...
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