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Tuchel expresses regret over not eating grass after World Cup win

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Tuchel expresses regret over not eating grass after World Cup win
Summary

England manager Thomas Tuchel revealed he regretted not eating grass at Azteca Stadium after England's 3-2 victory against Mexico in July's World Cup last-16 match. Playing with 10 men following Jarell Quansah's dismissal, England secured a memorable win. Tuchel highlighted the team's unity during the match, particularly after midfielder Jordan Henderson broke his arm celebrating. Tuchel aims to maintain that bond as England prepares for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Spain and Croatia. He believes England can end their long trophy drought ahead of Euro 2028.

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  • •England defeated Mexico 3-2 in July's World Cup last-16 match.
  • •Tuchel considered eating grass to remember the moment.
  • •Henderson broke his arm during post-match celebrations.
  • •England will face Spain and Croatia in the Nations League.
  • •Tuchel believes England can end their trophy drought.
Latest Updates
  • 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — 😅 Say what!? Tuchel regrets not eating World Cup turf
  • 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Tuchel on Mexico v England: I regret not eating the grass
  • 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico
  • 7:25 PMBBC Sport — Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico
  • 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Thomas Tuchel reveals bizarre England regret in first interview since World Cup
  • 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Tuchel wanted to eat grass after England's World Cup win in Mexico
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Thomas Tuchel has made the bizarre claim that he regrets not eating the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's World Cup win against Mexico."I texted a friend after the match and I just wrote, I regret that I didn't eat some grass after the match to keep something from this in my body forever.

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Thomas Tuchel surprised with his remarks on the podcast with Daniel Sturridge, where he spoke about the match between Mexico and England in the World Cup round of 16."I texted a friend after the match...

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You’ll probably have to read this several times to be sure you understood it correctly. Yes, Thomas Tuchel really said it! He regrets not having eaten some World Cup grass.The round-of-16 match in M...

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