Gareth Southgate transformed the Three Lions from regular underachievers to consistent finalists, but the FA have trusted Tuchel with ending 60 years of hurt.
The German coach's task has been made a little tougher by the expansion to 48 teams – and 104 total matches – and if they taste major tournament glory this summer, his side will have earned it.
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Radio Times looks at the most likely path England may tread if they advance through the rounds at World Cup 2026 – assuming there are no major shocks.
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England will play a third-place team from Group E/H/I/J/K at 5pm on Wednesday 1 July at Atlanta Stadium.
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England will play the Group K runner-up, most likely Colombia at 12am on Friday 3 July at Toronto Stadium.
Who will England play in the round of 16?
England will play Mexico at 1am on Monday 6 July at Mexico City Stadium.
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England will play Brazil at 10pm on Saturday 11 July at Miami Stadium.
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Who could England play in the semi-finals?
England will play Argentina at 8pm on Wednesday 15 July at Atlanta Stadium.
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Who could England play in the final?
England will play Spain at 8pm on Sunday 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium.
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England will play Argentina at 8pm on Sunday 19 July at New York New Jersey Stadium.
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