England Coach Tuchel Set To Sign New Deal Until 2028: Report

London – England head coach Thomas Tuchel is poised to commit his future to the national team through 2028, according to a report in The Times. The Football Association is expected to confirm the extension later on Thursday, removing any uncertainty over the German’s position only months before this summer’s World Cup in North America.

Tuchel, appointed as Gareth Southgate’s successor in October 2024, has repeatedly stated his ambition to add a “second star” to the England shirt by winning the 2026 tournament. Securing a new four-year deal would underline the FA’s faith in the former Chelsea manager to end a 62-year trophy drought for the men’s side, dating back to the 1966 World Cup triumph on home soil.

Qualification for the forthcoming World Cup proved routine for Tuchel’s squad, who won all eight fixtures in a group containing Albania, Serbia, Latvia and Andorra. The path ahead in North America is expected to be far steeper: if England top their group, a last-16 meeting with co-hosts Mexico looms, potentially followed by a quarter-final showdown against five-time champions Brazil.

The contract extension would also end speculation linking Tuchel with a return to club football. Manchester United have been searching for a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim, and the 50-year-old had been mentioned as a candidate despite caretaker Michael Carrick guiding the club to improved results in recent weeks. By signing fresh terms with England, Tuchel would rule himself out of contention for the Old Trafford role once the World Cup concludes.

An official announcement from the FA is anticipated imminently, signalling the governing body’s long-term vision around a coach who has quickly galvanised both players and supporters since taking charge less than a year ago.