Thomas Tuchel, the manager of England's national football team, has extended his contract to lead the team through to the UEFA EURO 2028 championship in the UK and Ireland. This extension comes after a record-breaking qualification campaign for the FIFA World Cup in North America, where England remained undefeated and conceded no goals, scoring 20 goals in the process. With this achievement, England has been ranked in the world's top five for over seven and a half years. Tuchel's core support team, including Anthony Barry, Henrique Hilário, Nico Mayer, and James Melbourne, have also signed new contracts through to the summer of 2028. The new deals ensure clarity and focus for the England squad as they prepare for the World Cup this summer and the UEFA Nations League fixtures that follow in September. Then, just over a year from now, England will begin their quest to qualify for the unique EURO 2028 championship on home soil, culminating in a final at Wembley Stadium. Tuchel expressed his excitement and pride in extending his time with England, citing the support he has received from the FA and fans. FA CEO Mark Bullingham praised Tuchel's commitment and expertise, stating that he is the best candidate for the job. This extension also removes the potential distraction of contract renegotiations around the tournament.
