The Football Association has confirmed that England head coach Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract extension that will keep him in charge of the national team until 2028.
The agreement represents a strong vote of confidence from the FA as England prepares for this year’s FIFA World Cup in North America. The governing body continues to back Tuchel in its objective of leading the men’s national team to its first major international trophy in nearly six decades.
Tuchel was confirmed as the successor to Gareth Southgate in October 2024 and in his first interview after taking the job he said he wanted to add a “second star” to the England shirt by winning the 2026 World Cup in North America.
The only major international tournament won by the England men’s team was when they triumphed on home soil at the 1966 World Cup, defeating the then West Germany in a Wembley final.
Tuchel’s England team eased through qualification, winning all eight matches in a group which also featured Albania, Serbia, Latvia and Andorra.
But tougher tests await at the World Cup, with co-hosts Mexico in line to face England on home ground in the last 16 should Tuchel’s men top their group, with a possible quarter-final against five-time world champions Brazil to follow.
Tuchel had been touted as a possible permanent successor to sacked Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, even though the English giants have experienced an upturn in form under caretaker boss Michael Carrick.
By committing his future to England through 2028, Tuchel puts an end to speculation regarding a possible move to Old Trafford following the World Cup.
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