Thomas Tuchel has described leading England as a "dream job"

Tuchel extends England deal until 2028

Thomas Tuchel has extended his contract as England manager through to Euro 2028, aiming to lead the Three Lions into a historic home tournament shared between England, Wales, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland.

Key Details

Original deal: January 2025 – Summer 2026 (World Cup)
New deal: Extended to Summer 2028
Motivation: Tuchel sees a home Euros as a once-in-a-career opportunity.
FA’s Goal: Avoid distractions heading into World Cup 2026 and secure managerial continuity.

Tuchel’s Statement

“It’s no secret that I’ve loved every minute so far.

I’ve received so much support from the FA and the fans that I didn’t hesitate when asked to continue in this dream job.”

FA’s Rationale

Tuchel has delivered eight wins in eight qualifiers.
England are World Cup 2026 favourites.
He was linked to Manchester United, so the FA acted to avoid losing him.
CEO Mark Bullingham:

“By securing them early for 2028, we’ve taken away the potential distraction of contract negotiations around the tournament.”

Staff Continuity

Tuchel’s full backroom staff have also signed extensions:

Anthony Barry
Henrique Hilario
Nico Mayer
James Melbourne

Next Up for England

World Cup 2026 Group: Croatia, Ghana, Panama
Nations League 2026–27: Group with Spain, Croatia, Czech Republic
Squad announcement: May 2026

Context & Strategic Timing

The decision to renew before the World Cup echoes the Capello contract saga in 2010, but the FA now sees stability as worth the calculated risk.

Should England underachieve, the FA still reserves the right to terminate the deal, as in club football.

“If they didn’t move and England did well, they’d risk losing Tuchel to Europe’s elite.” — BBC Sport analysis