Thomas Tuchel selects Jude Bellingham for England's warm-up match against Costa Rica
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Thomas Tuchel has made his first significant decision as head coach of England ahead of the 2026 World Cup. In the final warm-up match against Costa Rica, Tuchel has chosen Jude Bellingham to start in an attacking midfield role, while Bukayo Saka is absent due to an Achilles injury. This selection comes as Tuchel had previously left Bellingham out of earlier squads, creating some debate among supporters and analysts. Bellingham's inclusion is notable as he aims to secure a place in the starting eleven for the World Cup opener against Croatia next week. With a strong performance, he looks to establish himself ahead of the tournament.
- •Jude Bellingham starts for England against Costa Rica.
- •Bukayo Saka is out with an Achilles injury.
- •Tuchel faced a selection dilemma between Bellingham and Morgan Rogers.
- •Bellingham aims to secure his position for the World Cup opener next week.
- •England's final warm-up match is crucial before the tournament.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Thomas Tuchel makes first major England decision ahead of World Cup as Jude Bellingham starts
"Head coach Thomas Tuchel has made his first key decision ahead of England’s 2026 World Cup campaign. Tuchel was always expected to pick his strongest line-up in England’s final warm-up game against Costa Rica.
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