European Football · Wednesday, June 17, 2026
England launches quest for first title since 1966
The Three Lions face Croatia in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, driven by Thomas Tuchel's ambitions and a new generation of players.
By Editorial team
England begins its world campaign against Croatia on Wednesday night, sixty years after its only victory in 1966. Under the direction of Thomas Tuchel, the English national team approaches this 2026 World Cup with the ambition of finally lifting the curse that weighs on British football. A talented young generation and an entire nation behind it: the conditions are in place for the Three Lions to end their long international drought.