Tuchel Regrets Not Eating Grass After World Cup Win

England manager Thomas Tuchel revealed his regret for not eating grass at Mexico's Azteca Stadium following England's 3-2 victory over Mexico in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. In a documentary titled "Reflections: England’s World Cup Journey," Tuchel shared that he wished to preserve the memory of the match physically.

He also recounted the team's response when midfielder Jordan Henderson suffered a wrist fracture during celebrations, highlighting the players' empathy and support for Henderson. Tuchel noted that England's World Cup journey, which ended with a semi-final loss to Argentina, laid a foundation for the upcoming 2028 European Championship.

He expressed excitement about working with both established and new young players, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming Nations League matches as part of their preparation. England's next match is against world champions Spain at Wembley on September 26.