Thomas Tuchel is aiming to end England's 60-year wait for global glory as the Three Lions prepare for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Despite sceptics predicting an early exit for the German's first international tournament in charge, fans are already eyeing a potential route to the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July.
England know their group stage opponents, beginning their campaign on 17 June against Croatia in Dallas, followed by Panama and Ghana in Group L. As a fourth-ranked side, topping the group is expected, setting up a round of 32 clash against a third-place finisher from Groups E, H, I, J, or K. Based on seeding, possible opponents include Ivory Coast, Saudi Arabia, Norway, Algeria, or DR Congo.
Should England progress, they could face the winner of Group A—likely hosts Mexico—in the round of 16 at the high-altitude Estadio Azteca. A quarter-final against Brazil would follow, with Argentina as a potential semi-final opponent on 15 July in Atlanta. Top-ranked Spain could await in the final.
