Tuchel Takes England: Can He End 60-Year Trophy Drought?

England's quest for World Cup glory is set to commence in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with Thomas Tuchel now at the helm. Tuchel, a proven winner, has been appointed by the FA with the specific goal of ending the nation's long wait for a major trophy, a drought stretching back to 1966. His predecessor, Sir Gareth Southgate, led England to two European Championship finals in 2021 and 2024, but both resulted in defeat. The tournament officially kicks off next Thursday, June 11th, 2026, with Mexico facing South Africa. England's first match is scheduled for six days later on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, against Croatia at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This is a rematch of the 2018 semi-final where Croatia defeated Southgate's side. Their second group game will be on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, against Ghana at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The final group stage fixture is set for Saturday, June 27th, 2026, against Panama at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, another opponent from the 2018 tournament.