England manager Thomas Tuchel remained composed after a chaotic World Cup draw placed his team against Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. He urged a focus on controllable elements rather than speculating on future knockout matches against potential opponents like Mexico or Brazil, adopting a “bring it on” attitude.
The draw ceremony was an unconventional affair, featuring FIFA president Gianni Infantino awarding a peace prize to Donald Trump. Tuchel acknowledged the difficulty of what he called a “very complex group” but refused to be drawn on potential advantages or disadvantages, focusing purely on preparation for the challenge.