Why a World Cup of upsets has England coach Thomas Tuchel calm despite pressure to deliver
Summary
England’s soccer coach Thomas Tuchel is staying calm despite pressure to win at the 2026 World Cup. He says that the tournament has many surprises, with traditional strong teams being challenged by underdogs and new competitors, making the games very close and unpredictable.Key Facts
- Germany was eliminated from the World Cup early after losing to Paraguay in a penalty shootout.
- Brazil narrowly defeated Japan with a late goal in added time.
- The Netherlands was also eliminated, losing to Morocco in a penalty shootout.
- England is the favorite to win its next match against Congo, which is playing in the knockout stage for the first time since 1974.
- Tuchel believes the gap between top teams and underdogs is getting smaller, causing tighter matches.
- Congo’s coach says his team respects England but is confident they can perform well.
- England has not won the World Cup since 1966 and brought in Tuchel to help end this long drought.
- Despite mixed opinions about England’s play so far, the team has not lost any group stage matches.
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