What is Thomas Tuchel’s contract situation with England and how much does he earn?

Thomas Tuchel will take charge of England at a major tournament for the first time this summer.

The German coach was appointed to lead the Three Lions’ 2026 World Cup campaign.

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Since taking charge in January 2024, Tuchel has yet to lose a competitive fixture as England boss.

Instead, his side won all eight of their World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal.

His impressive start in the role landed Tuchel a new deal earlier this year.

It came after he had been earmarked for the Manchester United job following Ruben Amorim’s sacking.

When does Tuchel’s contract expire?

Tuchel signed a new two-year contract extension with England in February.

His deal will now run until the end of Euro 2028, having previously been due to expire this summer.

The FA had initially appointed Tuchel for their 2026 World Cup campaign as Gareth Southgate’s successor.

Tuchel’s first England contract included a reported £5million-a-year salary, which is likely to have risen with his extension.

The 52-year-old was rewarded with a new deal after a faultless World Cup qualifying campaign.

Meanwhile, his only defeats in 12 matches in charge have been in friendlies against Senegal and Japan.

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Tuchel will now oversee the Three Lions’ Euro 2028 campaign, with England co-hosting the tournament in two years’ time.

They will be joined by the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales in staging Euro 2028.

Although all four nations will take part in qualuifying, two places at the finals have been reserved for hosts who fail to qualify on merit.

England’s World Cup campaign

Tuchel will also oversee the upcoming Nations League campaign ahead of Euro 2028 qualifying next year.

However, he must first take England to this summer’s World Cup in North America.

The Three Lions boss will name his final squad for the tournament before the deadline on May 30.

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England then face New Zealand and Costa Rica in warm-up matches in June.

Their first match of the tournament comes against Croatia on Wednesday, June 17.

They will then face Ghana six days later before concluding the group stage against Panama on Saturday, June 27.

The Three Lions have advanced to the knockout stages at six of the last seven World Cups.