England manager Thomas Tuchel has said the Three Lions have every right to dream of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while stressing that ambition must be backed by hard work and responsibility.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Tuchel said England’s goal is to compete for the trophy and make the nation proud, but warned against unrealistic expectations.
“We dream. We dream. I think we have a right to dream, but we don’t want to be delusional,” the German coach said.
“We know that it comes with responsibility and the responsibility is on the effort. We want to put the effort in and then deserve the outcome.”
Tuchel added that no team can guarantee success at a major tournament, but insisted England will approach the competition with the right mindset and commitment.
“I think no one expects us to give a guarantee that we win it. No one expects that we promise to win it,” he said.
“But the way we play, the way we arrive and the way we try, I think and I hope that they can feel it and they can be proud of us.”
The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss also said inspiring fans remains a key target for the squad.
“To bring that joy, that’s the target and that’s the overarching purpose,” he added.
Tuchel’s comments come as England step up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
