Every tournament, it starts the same.
Optimism. Debate. A bit of scepticism. And one big question.
Can England actually go all the way…or at least reach the semi-finals?
If you look at the last few major tournaments, England aren’t far off.
That’s not a team struggling with compete, that’s a team consistently getting to the business end of tournaments. In fact, England reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2018 before losing to Croatia in extra time.
So the real conversation now isn’t “can they compete?”
It’s:
Can they take that next step again?
He took over in 2025 after Gareth Southgate stepped down following Euro 2024. Since then England have:
Then even became the first European team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. That tells you everything about the quality in this group.
But…
Tuchel himself has already said England won’t be favourites, pointing to the strength of teams like Brazil, Argentina, Spain and France.
Short answer?
Yes…but it won’t be easy.
England have
But they’ll like have to get past:
And that’s where it gets tricky. Because at this stage, it’s not just about talent, it’s about moments.
One goal. One mistake. One bit of magic.
Right now, the conversation is split. Some fans believe that this is England’s best chance in years whereas others are more cautious. And honestly? Both are fair.
Here’s the thing about semi-finals. They’re not quiet games. They’re not casual watch-alongs. They’re last minute goals, penalties, chaos and celebrations you don’t forget.
And those moments? They’re better shared.
Watching a game like that at home is one thing. Being in a packed pub when it happens? Completely different.
If England do make another semi-final run…you won’t want to miss it.
Find your nearest pub showing the World Cup and be part of the atmosphere.
Because if it happens… you’ll want to be somewhere that feels it.
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