Tuchel throws first pitch at Kansas City Royals game after England's win
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:19 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Thomas Tuchel, the England soccer manager, threw the ceremonial first pitch at Kauffman Stadium on June 18, 2026. This followed England's 4-2 victory over Croatia in their World Cup opener. Tuchel was joined by players Harry Kane, Dan Burn, and Djed Spence, who watched as he threw to Royals manager Matt Quatraro. Kane expressed his enjoyment of the baseball experience on social media and highlighted a behind-closed-doors friendly where England's non-starters won 5-1 against Sporting KC, with Ivan Toney scoring a hat-trick. The friendly served as a recovery session for the squad.
- •Tuchel threw the first pitch on June 18, 2026.
- •England won 4-2 against Croatia in their World Cup opener.
- •Kane and teammates attended the game at Kauffman Stadium.
- •England's non-starters won a friendly 5-1 against Sporting KC.
- •Toney scored a hat-trick in the friendly match.
- 7:19 AMYahoo Sports — Watch: Thomas Tuchel throws ceremonial first pitch as England players enjoy baseball game
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Tuchel throws ceremonial first pitch at Kansas City Royals game
"Thomas Tuchel swapped the dugout for the mound as the England boss threw the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals the night after opening the World Cup with an impressive win. Just over 24 hours after watching his side open their campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, Tuchel went to Kauffman Stadium to perform the ceremonial act.
"Thomas Tuchel put himself on the spot in front of his England players by throwing a ceremonial first pitch in the Kansas City Royals baseball team’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:19 AMWatch: Thomas Tuchel throws ceremonial first pitch as England players enjoy baseball game
Thomas Tuchel put himself on the spot in front of his England players by throwing a ceremonial first pitch in the Kansas City Royals baseball team’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 2:26 AMTuchel throws ceremonial first pitch at Kansas City Royals game
Thomas Tuchel swapped the dugout for the mound as the England boss threw the first pitch for the Kansas City Royals the night after opening the World Cup with an impressive win. Just over 24 hours after watching his side open their campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia, Tuchel went to Kauffman Stadium to perform the ceremonial act.
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