Tuchel's England contract extension tied to performance clause
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Thomas Tuchel's two-year contract extension as England head coach, announced by the Football Association (FA), is subject to a performance clause, according to FA chief executive Mark Bullingham. Tuchel's original contract was set to expire after the World Cup, and this extension will keep him with the team through Euro 2028. Bullingham stated that the FA needed to secure Tuchel due to his high demand as a top-level manager and to avoid any uncertainty surrounding the team's future. The England team is set to begin their World Cup campaign on June 18 against Croatia in Arlington, Texas.
- •Tuchel took on the England role on January 1, 2025.
- •His contract is extended to cover Euro 2028.
- •England launches its World Cup campaign on June 18.
- •Bullingham defends the decision amid criticism.
- •FA seeks stability ahead of major tournaments.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tuchel’s England future hinges on World Cup success after contract clause revealed
- 11:14 AMBBC Sport — Tuchel's England deal includes performance clause
"The head of the Football Association (FA) has confirmed that Thomas Tuchel’s future as England manager is not fully guaranteed.The German manager has a performance clause in his contract that allows...
"Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 8:00 AMTuchel’s England future hinges on World Cup success after contract clause revealed
The head of the Football Association (FA) has confirmed that Thomas Tuchel’s future as England manager is not fully guaranteed.The German manager has a performance clause in his contract that allows...
- BBC SportJun 16, 2026, 11:14 AMTuchel's England deal includes performance clause
Thomas Tuchel's England contract extension is subject to a performance clause, says FA chief executive Mark Bullingham.
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