London, England – The English Football Association announced on Thursday that it has renewed the contract of German Thomas Tuchel, the manager of the England national team, to continue in his position until the summer of 2028.
The federation explained in an official statement on its website that Tuchel signed a new contract to lead the “Three Lions” team until the 2028 European Championship, which is scheduled to be held in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
The statement noted that the team, under Tuchel’s leadership, remained undefeated during its qualifying campaign for the upcoming World Cup, to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, prompting the FA to extend his contract for another two years.
The official website highlighted the significant improvement in the team’s performance recently, noting that they have conceded only a limited number of goals and have risen to become one of the top five teams in the world.
The FA also confirmed that Tuchel’s coaching staff have signed new contracts extending until the summer of 2028, ensuring continued stability for the team in the coming period.
Tuchel’s first comment after renewing his contract with England
The German coach commented: “I am very happy and proud to extend my time with the England national team”.
He added: “It’s no secret that I enjoyed every minute of working with the players and coaching staff, and I’m eagerly looking forward to continuing to build and compete strongly in the next World Cup”.
Tuchel led the England national team in 10 matches, during which he achieved 9 victories and suffered one defeat against Senegal. Under his leadership, the team scored 26 goals while conceding only 3 goals.
England are scheduled to play in Group 12 of the upcoming World Cup, alongside Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
