Thomas Tuchel eyes potential England-Mexico clash at 2026 World Cup
With ten days left before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, England faces the pressure of ending a 60-year trophy drought. Head coach Thomas Tuchel explained his controversial squad selections.
Players such as Phil Foden, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Cole Palmer and Harry Maguire were omitted despite their quality. Tuchel said he wants a strong tournament performance and is preparing for a possible matchup against Mexico.
England will open the competition against Croatia and will meet tough opponents in the group stage. The manager highlighted the team's tactical discipline and mental resilience, calling the prospect of an England-Mexico encounter exciting.
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