Tuchel embraces England role ahead of World Cup opener against Croatia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:56 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Thomas Tuchel, head coach of England, expresses his pride in leading the national team into its World Cup campaign beginning this summer. He prepares for England's Group L opener against Croatia at AT&T Stadium, describing his connection to England as profound, having previously managed Chelsea. Although he feels at home in England, Tuchel remains shy about singing the national anthem. He emphasizes his gratitude and honor in his coaching role. The match on Wednesday marks Tuchel's first appearance at a major tournament after leading the team to flawless qualification.
- •Tuchel considers England home as he prepares for the World Cup.
- •England opens its World Cup campaign against Croatia this summer.
- •Tuchel has expressed pride in his role as England's head coach.
- •He remains reluctant to sing the national anthem despite his passion for the country.
- 3:09 PMYahoo Sports — England boss Thomas Tuchel 'not yet' prepared to sing the national anthem ahead of World Cup opener
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Tuchel not ready to sing national anthem but England job ‘an honour’
"Thomas Tuchel is not yet ready to sing the national anthem but says he considers England home as he prepares to lead the nation into this summer’s World Cup. All eyes will be on the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium on Wednesday as the back-to-back European Championship runners-up look to go one step further and match Sir Alf Ramsey’s heroes of 1966.
"England manager Thomas Tuchel says he feels at home in England but is 'not yet' ready to sing God Save the King ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with the Three Lions set to kick off their campaign on Wednesday
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:09 PMEngland boss Thomas Tuchel 'not yet' prepared to sing the national anthem ahead of World Cup opener
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he feels at home in England but is 'not yet' ready to sing God Save the King ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with the Three Lions set to kick off their campaign on Wednesday
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 1:56 AMTuchel not ready to sing national anthem but England job ‘an honour’
Thomas Tuchel is not yet ready to sing the national anthem but says he considers England home as he prepares to lead the nation into this summer’s World Cup. All eyes will be on the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium on Wednesday as the back-to-back European Championship runners-up look to go one step further and match Sir Alf Ramsey’s heroes of 1966.
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