Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as England’s manager, aiming to end their 60-year trophy drought.
Thomas Tuchel has been named the new England manager, tasked with ending the nation's 60-year wait for a major trophy.
Following another heartbreaking Euros final defeat, this time to Spain, the FA has turned to the former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss to lead the Three Lions into the 2026 World Cup.
Despite the immense talent within the squad, England has repeatedly fallen short at crucial moments in recent tournaments.
With Tuchel's tactical brilliance and experience in cup competitions, there is renewed hope that he can deliver the long-awaited international success England fans crave.
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England World Cup 2026 Odds
| Nation | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 13/2 | 13% |
| Brazil | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| England | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| France | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Argentina | 10/1 | 9% |
Who are the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup?
Spain have emerged as the 13/2 (Ladbrokes) favourites to win the 2026 World Cup following their recent triumph at the Euros, where they edged England 2-1 in a dramatic final.
With a strong core of young, dynamic players, combined with experienced leaders, Spain might just be well-equipped to dominate on the international stage for years to come.
And with their newfound momentum La Roja are in a prime position to replicate their previous World Cup success from 2010 as they prepare for North America 2026.
However, bettors have reacted to the news of Tuchel's appointment with great optimism as 82% of total bets made through oddschecker on the World Cup 2026 winner since the news broke have backed England to get the job done in 2026.
England are priced at 7/1 (BetVictor) as joint-second favorites to win the 2026 World Cup, as belief grows that Thomas Tuchel’s appointment could finally bring the cutting edge they’ve lacked in recent tournaments.
Despite reaching the 2018 World Cup semi-finals, the final of Euro 2020, and another final in Euro 2024, England have repeatedly fallen short when it mattered most.
Their inability to get over the line in high-pressure matches has been a recurring issue.
Tuchel, with his proven success in cup competitions, having guided Chelsea to Champions League glory and repeatedly proven himself at the top level of the sport, offers the strategic prowess and winning mentality that could push England to break their 60-year trophy drought.
