England head coach Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will remain in charge of the Three Lions until the conclusion of his contract at Euro 2028, despite their painful 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
England looked on course to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon gave them the lead in the second half. However, Argentina mounted a dramatic late comeback, scoring twice in the closing stages to book a place in the final.
The defeat sparked criticism of Tuchel’s tactical decisions, particularly his switch to a defensive five-man backline after England took the lead. The move allowed Argentina to dominate possession and eventually overturn the deficit.
Despite the disappointment, Tuchel insisted he remains committed to leading England into the 2028 European Championship, which will be hosted by England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland.
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“We keep going with the contract until the home Euros,” Tuchel said. “I’m looking forward to that, even though it’s difficult to think that far ahead after this result.”
The German coach also urged his players to recover quickly as England prepare to face France in the World Cup third-place playoff.
He described reaching the semi-finals as an achievement, noting that several top football nations failed to progress that far, but admitted the squad expected more from the tournament.
England captain Harry Kane expressed his disappointment after the loss, saying the team failed to maintain their attacking approach once they took the lead.
“Once we went 1-0 up, we seemed to try to hold on, and at this level that’s just not enough,” Kane said.
The defeat has triggered widespread debate, with several former England players and pundits questioning Tuchel’s tactical approach. However, the Football Association is understood to have no plans to review his position, with the manager expected to continue leading the national team through the Euro 2028 campaign.
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