Tuchel provides update on Mainoo's injury ahead of World Cup bronze final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:37 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Thomas Tuchel announced that Kobbie Mainoo was sidelined due to sharp back pain before England's bronze final against France at the World Cup on July 19, 2026. Mainoo did not appear in any matches during the tournament, which has led to disappointment among fans. His absence was particularly noted after England's earlier loss to Argentina. Tuchel indicated that Mainoo's injury occurred in the final training session ahead of the match, preventing him from contributing to the team's effort. England ultimately secured a thrilling 6-4 victory over France, though discussions around Mainoo's potential impact continue.
- •Mainoo missed the World Cup bronze final due to injury.
- •Tuchel confirmed Mainoo's injury occurred during final training.
- •Mainoo did not play any minutes in the tournament.
- •England defeated France 6-4 in the bronze final.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Kobbie Mainoo injury update provided by Tuchel
- 8:37 AMYahoo Sports — Thomas Tuchel explains Kobbie Mainoo injury after midfielder’s zero World Cup minutes
"Manchester United fans watching the World Cup were left disappointed with Thomas Tuchel’s utilisation of Kobbie Mainoo.The Carrington graduate, who had been overlooked by Ruben Amorim for so long, s...
"Mainoo missed England’s 6-4 win over France in the bronze final due to an injury, though he hadn’t featured in any other games this summer
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 5:10 AMKobbie Mainoo injury update provided by Tuchel
Manchester United fans watching the World Cup were left disappointed with Thomas Tuchel’s utilisation of Kobbie Mainoo.The Carrington graduate, who had been overlooked by Ruben Amorim for so long, s...
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 8:37 AMThomas Tuchel explains Kobbie Mainoo injury after midfielder’s zero World Cup minutes
Mainoo missed England’s 6-4 win over France in the bronze final due to an injury, though he hadn’t featured in any other games this summer
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