England head coach Thomas Tuchel has admitted that he would prefer later kick-off times at next summer’s World Cup to “protect the game” even if it makes the matches harder to watch on television in Europe.
Tuchel’s clear preference is for evening kick-offs in North America,… pic.twitter.com/y1xDtuSmdY
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) October 3, 2025