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Tuchel and England team join Kansas City Royals for first pitch ceremony

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:40 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Tuchel and England team join Kansas City Royals for first pitch ceremony

Summary

Thomas Tuchel and members of the England national soccer team participated in a ceremonial first pitch event at Kansas City, hosted by the Kansas City Royals on June 18. The ceremony included Tuchel throwing the first pitch and Harry Kane, Dan Burn, and Djed Spence receiving England-themed baseball jerseys. This event highlighted the cultural exchange between soccer teams and American baseball traditions during the FIFA World Cup in the United States.

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Key Details

•Tuchel threw the ceremonial first pitch at Kansas City Royals game.
•Harry Kane, Dan Burn, and Djed Spence were present at the event.
•England players received England-themed baseball jerseys.
•The event emphasizes the cultural ties during the FIFA World Cup.
•The World Cup is being held in the United States.

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As teams continue to soak up the experience of playing a World Cup in the United States, Thomas Tuchel and members of England's national team embraced an American tradition.Stationed in Kansas City, t...
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