England’s 2026 World Cup campaign ended where so many have before: tantalizingly close to glory, yet ultimately short. A semifinal loss to Argentina sent the Three Lions home with a third-place finish, their best result at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 1966.
Captain Harry Kane has thrown his full support behind manager Thomas Tuchel, calling the 2026 squad the “best England group for togetherness” and framing the tournament not as a failure but as a foundation.
Tuchel’s tenure: from skepticism to semifinal
When Tuchel took the England job on January 1, 2025, his initial 18-month contract felt like a trial period. The contract was extended by two years in February 2026, pushing his deal through Euro 2028.
Despite the Argentina defeat, the Football Association has signaled zero intention of making a change.
