'If we lose, we lose in our way' — Tuchel's half-time message as England beat Croatia

England began their 2026 World Cup campaign with a win against Croatia, though Thomas Tuchel used the half-time break to challenge his players directly. The headline detail is Tuchel's reported dressing room message, but the underlying story is England are up and running in the tournament. England's World Cup opener sets the tone for their group campaign, and Tuchel's willingness to confront his players publicly suggests he is not satisfied with the performance despite the result.