The debate over Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England manager boils down to a simple question: do fans want to win the 2026 World Cup, or will they spend the next 18 months lamenting the fact that a German coach now leads the Three Lions? While it may sting that the best candidate for the job isn’t homegrown, the reality is England needs a tactical mind like Tuchel’s to finally break a 60-year drought and win a major trophy.
Sure, it might feel disheartening that the Football Association had to look abroad, secretly bringing in Tuchel to replace Gareth Southgate, but it’s not a time for nationalist sentiment. England hasn’t produced an Arthurian-like football hero who can deliver glory on the world stage. Instead, Tuchel, born in the small Bavarian town of Krumbach, now has the responsibility of leading the national team, and his track record suggests he’s the man for the job.
There’s a certain irony in the fact that a German could be the one to lead England to its first World Cup win since Sir Alf Ramsey guided the team to victory over West Germany in 1966. But for those unsettled by this, a reminder: when the final whistle blows at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, 2026, it will likely be an Englishman scoring the winning goal.
Tuchel has consistently found success throughout his coaching career. His time at Paris Saint-Germain saw him claim two Ligue 1 titles and take the club to the 2020 Champions League final, where they narrowly lost to Bayern Munich. Months later, at Chelsea, he outwitted Pep Guardiola to win the Champions League in 2021. After a short-lived and turbulent spell at Bayern Munich, Tuchel now faces a different kind of challenge with England. But here, he can focus on tactics and strategy, free from the day-to-day politics that often complicate life at major clubs.
With England boasting a talented squad, including Harry Kane, who thrived under Tuchel at Bayern, the new manager has all the tools to craft a team capable of triumph in 2026. England, joint favorites with Brazil at 7/1 odds for the World Cup, are in a prime position. Tuchel’s innovative approach could soon make those odds look like a steal for savvy bettors.
As England heads into a new era under Tuchel’s guidance, fans should embrace the bold decision. With the right manager at the helm, the Three Lions are in with their best shot at World Cup glory in decades.
