World Cup 2026: England's Thomas Tuchel must get it right in danger zone

England head coach Thomas Tuchel faces a critical knockout match against DR Congo in the 2026 World Cup. After a mixed group stage performance, Tuchel is under pressure to guide the team through the sudden-death phase of the tournament.
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High-stakes international sports tournaments have significant cultural and economic impacts on the participating nations.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, England head coach Thomas Tuchel still has questions to answer as they start the World Cup group stage against DR Congo in Atlanta
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