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Our experts’ World Cup expectations for England: ‘Anything less than the semis would be a failure’ – The Athletic
England warmed up for the World Cup with a win over Costa Rica Richard Pelham/Getty Images
Thomas Tuchel had a clear mission statement when he was appointed England head coach at the end of 2024.
After years of abject failures, underachievement or agonising near-misses, Tuchel was hired to end England’s wait for a major international men’s trophy, which now extends to 60 years.
His reign has had notable highs but chastening lows. So what are the expectations as they prepare to open their World Cup campaign against Croatia tomorrow? Six Athletic writers deliver their judgments.
Traditionally, the quarter-finals used to be the par expectation for England at a World Cup. But this is a different era now and I expect England to get into the final week of the tournament, probably going out to Argentina or Portugal in the Atlanta semi-final.
England’s possible route to the World Cup 2026 final
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England defeated Croatia and face games with Ghana and Panama in their first challenge to top Group L
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Thomas Tuchel is hoping to end Englandâs 60 years of hurt on the global stage and inspired a winning start for the Three Lions at the World Cup 2026 by defeating Croatia 4-2.
Goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford proved too much for Croatia in Dallas.
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