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England v Croatia: Group L - FIFA World Cup 2026

Tuchel 'begging' FIFA to change pre-match protocol after 'special moment' ruined

Thomas Tuchel enjoyed a winning start to life as England manager at the 2026 World Cup, but the German was left far from happy with the pre-match scenes. Despite a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Arlington, the former Chelsea boss has remarkably called on FIFA to rethink their stadium protocols after a personal milestone was soured by pitchside distractions.

WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

The first round of 2026 World Cup group-stage fixtures is in the books, and the tournament has gotten off to a flyer. Despite a lack of eye-catching fixtures on paper in the new, expanded format, there have been thrills and spills aplenty, with all the big names showing up for their respective countries on football's biggest stage. Well, almost all of them.

England FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

GOAL’s complete England FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing guide, including how to watch for free and without cable!

'Do as I told you!' - Tuchel's furious rant at England star revealed during WC win

Thomas Tuchel enjoyed a winning start to his first World Cup as England manager, but the 4-2 victory over Croatia was not without its moments of tension. The German tactician was seen in a heated exchange with one of his most senior players as he demanded tactical perfection from the touchline in Dallas.

England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

GOAL brings you everything you need to know about England vs Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Tuchel works his magic - now he must fix dodgy defence

Thomas Tuchel did not describe, exactly, what he said at half-time of England's 4-2 win over Croatia that opened up their 2026 World Cup campaign. The score was deadlocked at 2-2 at the time, and England weren't playing particularly well. Tuchel insisted that he had some calm words and told his team to play with courage. The reality, though, is probably a little harsher.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	Najm Asbae	14	4	0	7	17	20	-3	15	W L L L L
13	Z Hinun	14	4	0	9	15	27	-12	13	L W L W L
14	Ithad Alnaeama	14	0	4	10	14	35	-21	4	L D D L L
15	SH Timimoun	13	0	0	9	0	24	-24	0	L L L L L
16	Mawludiat Alghaswl	14	0	3	11	13	41	-28	3	L D L L L

Tuchel 'begging' FIFA to change pre-match protocol after 'special moment' ruined

WC26 Power Rankings: Messi powers Argentina to top spot

England FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

'Do as I told you!' - Tuchel's furious rant at England star revealed during WC win

England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview

Tuchel works his magic - now he must fix dodgy defence

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