England at the FIFA World Cup 2026: ambition, structure, and the weight of history
England arrive at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of the tournament’s most credible title contenders. The appointment of Thomas Tuchel as head coach marked a decisive shift in direction, not a rupture with the past but a refinement of it. After years of near-misses under Gareth Southgate, the Football Association turned to a manager with proven elite…

