After turbulent week, Thomas Tuchel's England turn focus to Croatia, old demons and a World Cup dream
England's national football team is preparing for their 2026 World Cup campaign in Dallas despite facing logistical challenges and injuries. Manager Thomas Tuchel remains focused on the tournament goal, aiming to overcome the team's long-standing history of major tournament struggles.
Why it matters
The World Cup is a major global sporting event, and England's performance under a new high-profile manager is a significant narrative in international sports.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Following a week involving theft, thunderstorms and a brutal eve of tournament injury, England's 2026 World Cup campaign finally gets under way in the Dallas humidity. Croatia are first up, complete with England's chief tormentor Luka Modric . Couple that with 60 years of hurt, high expectations and players on their last legs, it's just another major tournament for England .
The article provides a straightforward report on team preparations and challenges without political or ideological slant.
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