Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThomas Tuchel came in for criticism after England’s World Cup exit (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire)Thomas Tuchel retains the Football Association's backing despite England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. The 52-year-old manager, who succeeded Sir Gareth Southgate in November 2024, is set to continue leading England until Euro 2028, as per his contract extension. England were on the verge of their first men's World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon's strike, but Tuchel's defensive changes were criticised following Argentina's late comeback. FA chief executive Mark Bullingham praised Tuchel and the squad for their efforts, acknowledging the heartbreak of being so close to the final. England will now face France in a third-place play-off, a match Tuchel admitted neither team wants to play but will approach professionally. In fullThomas Tuchel retains FA’s backing despite heavy criticism after England’s World Cup exitMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Thomas Tuchel was hired by England as head coach with a simple brief: win the 2026 World Cup.

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Tuchel’s in-game decisions came in for scrutiny and his substitutions were criticised

Thomas Tuchel was appointed in a blaze of publicity, stating his aim was to add a second star to the England shirt with another World Cup win.

Many critics and former England players immediately pointed the finger at Thomas Tuchel for England's latest failure, accusing the German of switching to an ultra-defensive…

Thomas Tuchel's England contract runs until 2028 despite the Three Lions being eliminated from the World Cup by Argentina in Atlanta

England manager Thomas Tuchel defends his tactics after the Three Lions' World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, despite facing scrutiny for his decision

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After England's disappointing loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, Thomas Tuchel is receiving criticism left, right and centre

The English FA reaffirms support for head coach Thomas Tuchel after England's World Cup semi-final defeat, backing him through Euro 2028. Read more about T

England's hopes of World Cup glory were shattered after Argentina came from behind to beat Thomas Tuchel's side 2-1 in Atlanta.

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The German’s come under severe fire for asking England to go on the back foot against Argentina.

Thomas Tuchel said he "looks forward" to his future as manager of England's national team after the Three Lions' brutal exit from the 2026 World Cup.

Our correspondents debate whether Tuchel is the man to lead England to victory at Euro 2028, or whether the FA should pursue Pep Guardiola

England manager Thomas Tuchel has retained the full backing of the Football Association despite the Three Lions' heartbreaking exit

England’s painful 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina on Wednesday night has put pressure on Tuchel.

Thomas Tuchel says he is ‘100%’ committed to leading England at Euro 2028 and finding the ‘extra level’ for glory that eluded his team at the World Cup