Thomas Tuchel Commits to England Until Euro 2028: “Zero Chance” of Leaving for a Big Club

Updated 14 Nov 2026, 09:07 · First published 14 Nov 2026

Thomas Tuchel has insisted he will stay as England head coach until Euro 2028, saying there is “zero chance” he leaves early for a big club – even though he admits he wants to return to club football one day. His comments come ahead of Sunday’s Nations League showdown with Spain in Madrid.

What did Tuchel say about leaving England?

Asked whether there was “zero chance” he would walk away for a top club job before the Euros, Tuchel replied: “Yeah, I would say so.” He said there was “no intention” of leaving and that he wants to see the job through to the home tournament in 2028.

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The German was speaking as the managerial merry-go-round spins at club level, with Mauricio Pochettino agreeing a deal in principle to take over at Manchester United.

Does Tuchel want to go back to club football?

Yes – eventually. Tuchel admitted he misses the day-to-day rhythm of club management, including the build-up to matches and the tension of the final whistle, and said he intends to return to club football after his time with England is over.

Spain v England: what’s at stake on Sunday?

England are second in their Nations League group, three points behind Spain and six clear of Croatia after Thursday’s 2-1 win at Wembley, when Harry Kane scored the winning penalty on a record 126th cap. Victory in Madrid would give them a chance of topping the group. Tuchel also suggested the FA could bid to host the Nations League finals in England.

Sources: Thomas Tuchel press conference; The FA.