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Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel — England head coach, retained following 2026 World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina.

2026-04-262026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    The decision by England manager Thomas Tuchel to go defensive backfired spectacularly.

    Tuchel’s defensive tactics cost England
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Thomas Tuchel is set to stay on as England head coach to Euro 2028 after retaining the backing of the Football Association (FA) despite their World Cup semifinal exit, sources have told ESPN.

    Tuchel retains FA backing despite England’s World Cup exit
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Thomas Tuchel is set to stay on as England head coach to Euro 2028 after retaining the backing of the Football Association (FA) despite their World Cup semifinal exit, sources have told ESPN.

    Tuchel retains FA backing despite England’s World Cup exit
  5. Joy Online

    The defending world champions produced a dramatic late comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice to defeat Thomas Tuchel’s side 2-1 and book a showdown with Spain in Sunday’s final.

    FIFA ‘assessing match reports’ over Falklands banner
  6. Joy Online

    The defending world champions produced a dramatic late comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice to defeat Thomas Tuchel’s side 2-1 and book a showdown with Spain in Sunday’s final.

    Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win
  7. Joy Online

    It leaves head coach Thomas Tuchel with options as he finalises his starting XI.

    Henderson & Quansah only England absentees for Argentina
  8. Joy Online

    After the quarter-final, boss Thomas Tuchel said he was unhappy with England’s performance, saying the team “got lucky”, were “sloppy”, made “a lot of technical mistakes” and were “not fast enough, not repetitive enough”.

    England have another level we can reach – Kane
  9. Joy Online

    England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice spent most of the three days before their World Cup quarter-final win against Norway in bed with sickness.

    Rice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game – Tuchel
  10. Joy Online

    Thomas Tuchel’s side rode their luck in a quarter-final played in fierce heat and humidity – but Bellingham was once again the talisman to send England into the last four, where they will play either Argentina or Switzerland.

    2026 World Cup: England come from behind to beat Norway and reach semi-final
  11. Joy Online

    for us. “There’s no doubt that he [Haaland] is our biggest match-winner, but I think you underestimate some of the other players if you think that’s the whole theme. “He also needs service, but you can’t deny that he is a big, big match-winner for us.” After seeing Thomas Tuchel

    England favourites to reach semis, says Norway boss
Sport

Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract until 2030

The News

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract to remain at the club until 2030, replacing his previous deal that was due to expire next summer. The 26-year-old, who has made 369 appearances and won six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League and two FA Cups with City, expressed his commitment to the club under new head coach Enzo Maresca.

23 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 23 July

  1. Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract until 2030

    Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract to remain at the club until 2030, replacing his previous deal that was due to expire next summer. The 26-year-old, who has made 369 appearances and won six Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League and two FA Cups with City, expressed his commitment to the club under new head coach Enzo Maresca.

    23 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Phil Foden extends Manchester City contract until 2030

    Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract extending his stay until 2030, replacing a deal that was due to expire next summer. The 26-year-old expressed enthusiasm for working with new head coach Enzo Maresca.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Manchester City midfielder Foden extends contract until 2030

    Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 26-year-old midfielder has made 369 appearances for City, winning six Premier League titles, one Champions League, and two FA Cups.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bournemouth reject Chelsea's £64m bid for Alex Scott

    Bournemouth have rejected a £64m offer from Chelsea for midfielder Alex Scott and told the Blues no further approaches would be welcomed, insisting they intend to keep the 22-year-old star player despite his rejection of a new contract offer.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Spain tops FIFA rankings; Morocco, Ghana, Egypt climb

    Spain claimed the top spot in the FIFA men's rankings after beating Argentina 1-0, with Morocco reaching a record-high sixth place. Ghana moved up eight places in the latest rankings.

    21 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 20 July

  1. England defeats France 6-4, finishes third at 2026 World Cup

    England secured third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating France 6-4 in a bronze-medal playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham setting a new England World Cup scoring record.

    20 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 19 July

  1. Chelsea signs England midfielder Morgan Rogers for £117m

    Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract. The transfer sets a new record fee for an English player, surpassing Manchester City's £116m deal for Elliot Anderson, and is Chelsea's most expensive signing ever.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. Saka hat-trick leads England past France in World Cup bronze final

    England defeated France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final at Miami Stadium, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham securing victory as France mounted a comeback inspired by Kylian Mbappe.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Rooney backs Tuchel for England, but suggests Guardiola alternative

    Wayne Rooney says the FA should retain Thomas Tuchel as England head coach unless Pep Guardiola becomes available, arguing there are few alternatives of comparable quality despite Tuchel's World Cup inexperience.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Tuchel's defensive shift costs England World Cup semi-final

    England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach; Argentina scored twice in the final minutes through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to eliminate England. England had only 12% possession after taking the lead and introduced defenders rather than forwards.

    17 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. England lose World Cup semi-final to Argentina after defensive shift

    England led 1-0 against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final but conceded two goals in the 85th and 92nd minutes after manager Thomas Tuchel switched to a defensive approach, with the team holding only 12% possession after taking the lead. Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez noted the momentum shift as England brought on defensive players rather than pushing forward.

    17 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  4. Tuchel to remain England coach despite World Cup semifinal exit

    Thomas Tuchel will stay on as England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following England's World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina 2-1. The FA stated the players and Tuchel gave their all in the tournament despite missing their stated aim of winning the World Cup.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  5. Tuchel stays on as England coach despite World Cup semifinal loss

    Thomas Tuchel will remain England head coach through Euro 2028 after retaining Football Association backing following a 2-1 World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina. England were 1-0 up through Anthony Gordon but conceded goals to Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.

    17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 16 July

  1. FIFA assesses Argentina Falklands banner after England semi-final

    FIFA is assessing match reports after Argentina players displayed a "Las Malvinas son Argentinas" banner following their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England in Atlanta. Argentina's football association was previously fined £20,000 by FIFA in 2014 for displaying the same banner, which the governing body said breached rules on political action and team misconduct.

    16 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Argentina face FIFA fine for Falklands banner after England win

    Argentina's players celebrated their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England with a banner claiming the Falkland Islands as Argentine territory, risking a FIFA fine for breaching rules on political action. FIFA previously fined the Argentine Football Association £20,000 in 2014 for a similar banner displayed before a friendly match.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Henderson and Quansah absent for England's Argentina World Cup semi-final

    Jordan Henderson is unavailable while recovering from arm surgery sustained celebrating Mexico's defeat, and defender Jarell Quansah is suspended after a red card in the same match. Head coach Thomas Tuchel is considering retaining the same back four from the quarter-final win over Norway.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 12 July

  1. England can reach another level, Kane says before Argentina semi-final

    England captain Harry Kane says the team "have another level we can reach" as they prepare for a World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday, with manager Thomas Tuchel seeking the performance level he sees in training after England's sloppy 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. England beat Norway in World Cup quarter-final despite Rice illness

    England boss Thomas Tuchel said midfielder Declan Rice spent most of three days in bed with sickness before England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final victory over Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to set up a semi-final against Argentina.

    12 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 11 July

  1. England reach 2026 World Cup semi-final after beating Norway

    Jude Bellingham scored twice to inspire England to a comeback extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-final in Miami, sending them into the last four where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Norway boss: England favourites but not big favourites for semis

    Norway manager Stale Solbakken told BBC Sport that England are favourites to reach the World Cup semi-finals ahead of their quarter-final meeting on Saturday in Miami. Norway has advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1998, knocking out Brazil in the last 16.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Henderson not ruled out of World Cup after arm surgery

    Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on a broken arm sustained during England's 3–2 victory over Mexico but has not been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup; exploring the possibility of playing in a cast remains under consideration.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 9 July

  1. Haaland says pressure rests on England before World Cup quarter-final

    Norway striker Erling Haaland says all the pressure is on England ahead of their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday in Miami. Norway, competing at a World Cup for the first time since 1998, has beaten Ivory Coast and Brazil to reach the final eight, while England have not won the World Cup since 1966.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. England's Quansah banned two games after Mexico red card

    England defender Jarell Quansah received a two-match ban from Fifa's disciplinary committee for his red card in the 54th minute of a 3-2 win against Mexico, classified as serious foul play. He will miss Saturday's quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final, but will be available if England reaches the final on 19 July.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. UK PM Starmer hints at bank holiday if England wins World Cup

    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has suggested there could be an extra bank holiday if England wins the World Cup. England plays Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday night, with the final scheduled for 19 July.

    9 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Rooney praises Bellingham's display against Mexico

    Wayne Rooney compared Jude Bellingham's two-goal performance in England's 3-2 World Cup victory over Mexico to Steven Gerrard's Champions League final heroics and Roy Keane's inspired display against Juventus, saying Bellingham "dragged" the team through with his timing, desire, and work rate.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. England manager to warn players against jumping hoardings

    Jordan Henderson suffered a wrist injury while jumping over advertising hoardings during England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico and is expected to have surgery, likely making him unavailable for the rest of the tournament. Manager Thomas Tuchel is set to instruct players to avoid jumping over hoardings to prevent similar injuries.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Belgium beats US 4-1 after Balogun ban controversy

    Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match after Fifa suspended striker Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban shortly before the tie, a decision that drew criticism from Uefa, Belgium and England manager Thomas Tuchel, and others. Belgium players said the ruling gave them a sense of injustice that motivated their response on the pitch.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

  4. England beats Mexico 3-2, faces Norway in World Cup quarters

    Ten-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the third consecutive time, with goals from Jude Bellingham (two) and Harry Kane (penalty). England will face Norway, who beat Brazil 2-1 on the same day.

    7 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 6 July

  1. FA considers appeal of Quansah red card after Balogun precedent

    The Football Association is considering whether to appeal England defender Jarell Quansah's red card from Sunday's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the United States successfully had striker Folarin Balogun's suspension overturned through Fifa's article 27 clause, which allows the governing body to make decisions without meeting other criteria.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump confirms request to FIFA for Balogun ban review

    President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, which was suspended for 12 months, allowing Balogun to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium. Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and that he didn't believe the red card was a foul, but stressed he only asked for a review and did not pressure FIFA to make the decision.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

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